Craggy Range named ‘world’s most Instagramable vineyard’
hashtag #craggyrange Craggy Range's vineyard at the base of Te Mata-o-Rongokako has been deemed the "most Instagramable vineyard in the world". In a recent survey by money.co.uk, the Hawke's Bay vineyard that sits between Te Mata Peak and the Tukituki...
Read More6 ways to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, ranked by ease and practicality
The easiest way to open wine without a corkscrew is to push the cork into the bottle. Other methods involving shoes, lighters, screws, and bike pumps are all effective but less practical. If you break the cork, strain the wine...
Read MoreKnow your wine: A beginner’s guide to the most common types of wine
The main types of wine include red, white, rosé, sparkling, and fortified and dessert wines. Exploring new wines can help expand your palette and knowledge of drinks to pair with different dishes. Grapes from all over the world give wines...
Read More‘Champagne war’ sees France halt exports of bubbly to Russia
New Russian law orders French producers to label their champagne 'sparkling wine'. Photo / Getty Images Russian oligarchs are facing a shortage of champagne after French producers temporarily cut off supplies to the country over a new law that will...
Read MoreBastille Day at La Marché Francais
The evening was a splendid celebration of mid-winter for the Club and also of Bastille Day for the venue and their French staff. The atmosphere and service were excellent and enjoyed by all. We had a selection of three entrees’...
Read MoreAn Aussie evening with Keith Tibble from Eurovintage
Western Australian Wines - Sandalford, Xanadu and Moss Wood Vineyards Keith will let us know that Western Australian wine is more than just the Margaret River wine we are aware of. He is featuring three vineyards in the wider area...
Read MoreItalian Winemakers See Red Over Lack of Emoji for Rosé’
Novelty stemware glass set includes four cute glasses that each feature one popular yellow smiling emoji. As the UK summer approaches, the pink blush of rosé will become an increasingly prevalent sight in pubs, pavement cafes and on picnic blankets....
Read MoreABBEY Winery & Brewery wines with soul
While up in the Hawkes Bay for FAWC during Queens Birthday weekend, as well as attending the Fun Do evening , we visited the Abbey Winery and Brewery – an excellent choice too! Abbey Winery and Brewery lies in the...
Read MoreMahi Wines – June 2021
Brian & Nicola Bicknell – Winemaker & Owners Brian was a consummate presenter of his wines and his varied vineyards in the Marlborough region. His whiteboard diagrams and explanations of how, why and what consummated good wines, grounds, countries differences...
Read MoreCondolences – Brian Harris
Brian at Yangtze Restaurant - July Dinner 2008 It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Brian Harris. He had been a member of the club for 24 years and served on our committee as both Treasurer and Secretary....
Read MoreAustralia’s 52 top wineries: the 2021 list
Check out the wildlife Huon Hooke, June 5, 2021, The Sydney Morning Herald's wine writer has released his Australia’s 52 top wineries: the 2021 list. Bushfires, drought, export problems, a pandemic … the past year has thrown many challenges at...
Read MoreNot enough wine to go around: Wine companies to prioritise customers
Morgane Solignac | Stuff Apr 29 2021 A dearth of grapes this vintage has forced a family-owned winery in Marlborough to turn down a new customer in Europe. But it’s not just the smaller operations struggling. One of the biggest...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…