Here are a few of the wines that have passed the desk this month and almost made the grade. Some weren't far off the mark, others are absolute disasters. A few …
Following on from the Chardonnay and Riesling hits of the summer, it's only fair that the other most popular grape at Graham HQ get's a post too. Below then is a …
Neudorf Rosie's Block Chardonnay 2016 Another great release under this label from Nelson's Neudorf. Handpicked, whole bunch pressed, wild ferment in barrel, 10 months on full lees in barrel. While many Australian …
Neudorf Rosie's Block Chardonnay 2015 I've always found it curious that NZ Chardonnay is so often forgotten, sitting well back in the pecking order behind Sauv Blanc, Pinot Noir and even …
It's that time again. The following wines didn't quite make it onto the full site this month, and I'm still living out of a suitcase to complicate matters. Yelland & Papps Devote …
The tasting of the year is back again. By my count this is at least the fourth, possibly fifth time I've been to one of Voyager Estate's annual masterclasses and, again, …
Stoke Bomber Kiwi Pale Ale KPA (Nelson, NZ) 5.5% Source: Retail www.stokebeer.co.nz This being holiday time and notably warm and steamy, I'm drinking a large quantity of beers this week. The intention is to …
BEER: Stoke Amber Brewed in sunny Nelson by the McCashin family. 'Tank conditioned' over three weeks too. The question remains about tank vs bottle conditioning but this looks pretty smart. Creamy. A …
Neudorf Moutere PinotCracking stuff Superb Pinot: Neudorf Moutere Pinot Noir 2007Neudorf Moutere Pinot Noir 2007 (Nelson, NZ)14.1%, Screwcap, $140 on the Arras wine listSource: Wine listwww.neudorf.co.nz My birthday was last week (happy …
The Wellington Diaries: Day 1 - Wellingtonian life Yes that is a table and chairs on the verandah there... I recently had the pleasure of an entertaining (or I was entertained at …
Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2008 (Marlborough/Nelson, NZ)$20, Screwcap, 13.5%Just a quick note on this one as it was tasted rather quickly, in passing almost, so no time for a hard …
Old Coach Road Pinot Noir 2007 (Nelson, NZ) Screwcap, $20Cheap, tasty Pinot. The search for the holy grail continues. This is a good start - Its a little tart, but …
At 18, I started working in a small suburban bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. It was my first year of university, slogging through physics and chemistry, so a liquor shop seemed like fun. Needless to say, I discovered wine, and my life evolved with a unique dual focus - wine and environment.
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