OZ CLARKE IN HALL OF FAME
The man who helped put New Zealand wine on the map, Oz Clarke, has been inducted into the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame….
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HAWKE’S BAY ON WORLD STAGE
Hawke’s Bay’s 2016 vintage has been described as elegant, phenomenal, succulent, and exceptional with harvest now complete. Renowned winemakers are boldly predicting this year…
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GOLD FOR VIDAL ESTATE
After two recent accolades to add to the cabinet, Vidal Estate’s Sauvignon Blanc success continues after winning a Gold medal at the renowned Decanter…
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SEARCH ON FOR NEW ZEALAND’S TOP BARISTA
Inspired by the Restaurant Association’s Canterbury Branch President, Sam Crofsky from C1 Espresso fame in Christchurch, the Barista Smackdown is back for another year…
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SUPPORTERS THROUGH THICK AND THIN
The 2016 Steinlager Series kicked off in style over the weekend with a close shave for the All Blacks who took their time in the…
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EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND HAS STRONG SUPPORTER
Mud House has marked a decade of support by announcing it will once again be an official wine supplier to Emirates Team New Zealand…
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PAID REVIEWS A ‘NO-NO’ AT MAHANA ESTATES
In a bid to create more transparency for wine consumers, Mahana Estates and its winemaker Michael Glover is taking a stand against the practice…
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GRAPE TO GLASS – CRAGGY RANGE WINERY
In 2001 Craggy Range made its first estate grown wines, since then it has carved out an enviable reputation as the first New Zealand…
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INSURING TASTE BUDS FOR A MILLION
For Yvonne Lorkin, one of New Zealand’s most high profile wine critics, tastebuds are worth protecting. So much so that the respected wine competition…
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MOBILE TOUR OF VINEYARD
Established Kiwi winery Yealands have launched the first wine app that allows the user to take a self-guided vineyard tour. Its new mobile app allows…
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MASTERING THE PINOT NOIR
Rockburn Pinot Noir 2013 and 2014 have been awarded Gold at The Drinks Business Global Pinot Noir Masters in the UK. Once again, the Central…
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HAT TRICK FOR NZ WHISKY
New Zealand craft spirits distiller Thomson Whisky has won three gold medals at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco. The hat trick includes a…
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