Yvonne Lorkin wine column for week beginning Sat 14th April 2018

April 14, 2018By Yvonne

I would never in a million years have thought that I could reduce my energy footprint by powering my laptop with a glass of wine. I read an interesting snippet in www.thedrinksbusiness.com about American chip maker Intel unveiling a processor powered by wine. This processor is the brainchild of Intel’s in-house anthropologist (every company should … Read More

Felton Road Block 2 Central Otago Chardonnay 2016 $51 (5 stars)

April 14, 2018By Yvonne

Right in the front of the winery is the Elms Vineyard and this chardonnay comes from select vines, the oldest ones, within that site. Grown organically, and carefully shepherded into the bottle by winemaker Blair Walter, there’s a creamy, luxurious soul to this chardonnay, softly caramelised oak, roasted stonefruit and it’s impeccably balanced and sexy … Read More