Wow! First we had Lady Gaga and her meat dress, now artist Donna Franklin has created the world’s first dress made from red wine – fermented fabric if you will… http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2012/06/artist-creates-dress-from-fermented-wine/
Author: Yvonne
Dish Magazine Pilsner Tasting
Hello, I’m delighted to announce that following on from Dish magazine’s inaugural Panel Tasting of Pinot Noirs in our current June-July issue, our next Panel Tasting is to focus on New Zealand Pilsners. (Because we love beer too!) You are invited to submit your brewery’s Pilsner to be part of the blind competition-style panel tasting, … Read More
John Buck Inducted into Wine Hall of Fame
Kiwi wine pioneer honoured… Chairman of Te Mata Estate Winery, John Buck, OBE was honoured as the latest inductee to the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame at a glittering black tie dinner celebrating the 2012 Royal Easter Show Wine Awards in Auckland last week. About time too. Where New Zealand wine would (or wouldn’t) … Read More
Eden Sparkling NV
Eden Sparkling NV $14.99 or $22 for 2 Pretty, ballet-shoe pink in the glass and created from Moscato grown in Gisborne, this new sparkling has soft berry and citrus aromas, a refreshing, tangy citrus-like sweetness and a crunchy-fresh finish. Fans of Asti-style wines will love it because far from being fizzy lolly-water, the Eden has real … Read More
Mishas Vineyard Limelight Riesling 2010
Misha’s Vineyard Limelight Riesling 2010 $27 I love the absolute purity of this wine. White gold in the glass, this sleek and snappy riesling has vibrant floral and citrus notes on the nose followed by vivacious lemon, lime, and honeysuckle flavours which bring your tastebuds to attention immediately. Winemaker Olly Masters is an expert in creating … Read More
Auburn Wines Bendigo Riesling 2011
Auburn Wines Bendigo Riesling 2011 $30 With intense minerality and gorgeous honeycomb and lemon aromas it smells so incredibly inviting, followed by a burst of deliciously toasty, nutty richness in the mouth that’s edged with clean, tangy lemon meringue notes. This wine kept changing in the glass and had real personality and persistence on the finish. … Read More
Auburn Affair…
I love the first line on the Auburn Wines website “We grow Riesling. We craft Riesling. We love Riesling. A lot.” A. Because it intrinsically explains why they chose to become New Zealand’s only riesling-exclusive winery, and B. They used the words “A lot” instead of the words “Bigtime”, “Totally” or “Fully” which they easily … Read More
An Escarpment Escapade…
One of my biggest fears when I first started judging at wine shows was that I’d have to sit next to a famous wine person and be expected to converse in a clever and intellectual manner. So when Larry McKenna himself sidled up as I stood at the bain marie attempting to grab a greasy … Read More
Renaissance Brewing Co. American Pale Ale
Renaissance Brewing Co. American Pale Ale 500ml $8 Fresh, clean, tangy and hop-driven aromas lead to a racy, malty mouthfeel and hints of bitterness on the finish. It has interest, personality and length – great stuff for these late summer afternoons. www.renaissancebrewing.co.nz Renaissance Discovery American Pale Ale
Green Man Organic Premium Pils
Green Man Organic Premium Pils 500ml $8 A clean, delicate pilsner with soft, lifted, herbaceous aromatics and a smooth, refreshing finish. I really like this beer because it’s brilliant with so many different food styles and it’s ultra-long on flavour. Buy from www.greenmanbrewery.co.nz Green Man Organic Pils