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edited by Sue Courtney
e-mail address: winetaster@clear.net.nz
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 Wine of the WeekWhat a welcome breath of fresh air the Farmgate label is? Have your heard about it? Perhaps not, as it's pretty low key at this stage with cellar door / mail order sales only. But it's an all-encompassing concept of wine, food, people and place. Read more ....
Last WeekWhile the 2008 vintage is Marlborough is bringing delight or dismay (or both to the larger producers), it will definitely be a vintage to remember. The summer of 2007-2008 was one of the longest and hottest ever ... Read more ....
Two Weeks AgoTalk about coincidence. We were out with a group of like-minded friends for breakfast. A big warming breakfast because the morning had been so cold... Read more ... |
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The Wednesday Roundup The Wednesday Round-up: Notes from First Glass Wines and Spirits' weekly tastings. 30 Apr 2008: Cuisine Magazine Top Ten Chardonnays. Read more ...
From the Blog1 May 2008 - A tasting of Penfolds 'Luxury Wines'. May 1st is the international release of Penfolds 'luxury wines', including Grange, St Henri, 707, RWT and Yattarna. Read more ...
From the Blog30 Apr 2008 - Starting and finishing the month on a 'Grasshopping' high. Well, I can't say that April 2008 has been my best month ever, even though it started on a high and ended on a high. Read more ...
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All about screwcaps - the new revolution in the New Zealand wine industry
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International headlines 9 Mar 2008: Syrah takes out top Easter award 8 Mar 2008: Young Hawkes Bay winemaker wins Inspiring New Zealander award 26 Feb 2008: 79 Golden Wines at Royal Easter Wine Show 19 Feb 2008: 2008 Harvest underway 19 Feb 2008: Lindauer Cellars closes its door 18 Feb 2008: Sileni Sponsors New Zealand Cricket 18 Feb 2008: New General Manager Global Marketing for Pernod Ricard New Zealand 4 Feb 2008: Unison Wines sold 4 Feb 2008: Ant McKenzie leaves Spy Valley 29 Jan 2008: Villa Maria wins top accolades in the USA 31 Dec 2007: NZ Order of Merit for Marlborough Winemaker 30 Dec 2007: Peninsula Estate to go under the hammer 21 Dec 2007: Gisborne Wineries affected by Earthquake 30 Nov 2007: Rod McDonald joins Matariki as CEO 25 Nov 2007: Trinity Hill Homage Syrah tops Air NZ Wine Awards 23 Nov 2007: Villa Maria cleans up in Winestate Awards 13 Nov 2007: New Zealand scoops Tri Nations Trophies More wine news ... |
Wine Review - Toasting Marsden Wine Travel - A Spiritual Vinous Epiphany Wine Dining Lunch with Danny Schuster. Recipe Feature Wine Soaked Pears and Blue Cheese Salad. Wine Dining Lunch at Heron's Flight. Wine and Food Celebrating St Patrick's Day. Tasting Feature Sauvignon Blanc - Lost in Translation. Food Feature Self-saucing peach and blue cheese-stuffed chicken thighs with bacon. Tasting Feature New Release of Cult Wines and Penfolds Bin reviews. Wine Dining Herzog Bistro Review. Wine Dining The Woodbox at Mystery Creek. Trivia Almost 300 Golden Wines. Tasting Feature Five Refreshing Roses. Tasting Feature A Quartet of Viogniers. Field Trip Picnic at Puriri Hills. Food Feature From the Bering Sea to a table in Auckland. Restaurant Feature Exclusive Bremertons eat at Bruschetteria. Book Feature Book reviews of New Book offerings. Tasting Feature Minted Lamb Backstraps and Stone Paddock Cab Sauv. Tasting Feature A Trade Tasting with a Difference. Article Judging Sauvignon Blanc. Tasting Feature Creamy Ceps and Foxy Pinot Noir. Tasting Feature New Montana Terroir Series Pinot Noirs. Tasting Feature Sparkling Wine Seminar. |
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Sue Courtney's Disclaimer: "The views and reviews I express in this site are my own. I have no ties to any of the named businesses or wineries whose food or wines I review, however I do write tasting notes for First Glass Wines and Spirits' Fine Wine Wednesday tastings and update them to their website, as well as my own.. Constructive criticism is always welcome."
All spelling mistakes on this site are my own work.
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