Words, Wines & Wonders

From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.

Puneet in California: Day 5

California Day 5 - Napa to Sonoma Coast; A great drive from Napa to Sonoma Coast through such A.V.A's as Alexander…


Sweets, Aperitifs and Digestifs!

A perfect meal always has that touch of a little extra... An aperitif to set the tone, digestif or dessert wine to take…


Puneet in California: Day 4

California Day 4 - St Helena to Geyserville; The day begins at Coppola - Dhall and Nash's first winery from California.…


Rosé, Rosé, Rosé

Rosé has of late become something of the wunderkinder for everyone. This intriguing wine can be produced from anything…


Puneet in California: Day 3

California Day 3 - Clarksburg to St Helena: A crackerjack day. I thought I was walking into the hangars for the new…


Great and Rare Reds from the Old World and the New

This superb selection of reds will take you around the world, both old and new. From the old world finery of Chateau…


Puneet in California: Days 1 & 2

California - Day 1 - Sacramento: It turns out that Sacramento, 90 miles North East of San Francisco is the 'farm to…


Brandon’s Corner: Oregon’s Best Pinot

Cristom Vineyards is the benchmark producer in Oregon and deserve their well-earned reputation of producing exceptional…


Fine Whites Fit for Fine Dining

From Jura to Marlborough, white wine is definitely the ‘in’ thing! This vast array of delicious treats encapsulates…


Must Have Champagnes!

In the eyes of Dhall & Nash, the elements that make a wine list great are; The wine being internationally known and…


Great Wine List – Yay or Nay?

The elements that make a wine list great are; The wine, internationally known and critically acclaimed, with current…


Schubert New Releases – 2015 Block B and Marion’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dhall & Nash are honoured to announce the release of Kai Schubert and Marion Deimling's Prestige Wines: 2015 Marion's…


Hannah’s June Pinot Noirs

Hannah would like to dedicate this month's picks to her first vinous love - Pinot Noir. Known as one of the most fickle…


Hannah’s May Spotlight – De La Terre

Later on this month, I am co-hosting an event at Auckland's Beirut, to celebrate the debut of their new executive chef.…


California Dreaming – The Icons

Here is the Definitive List of Our Top 10 Californian Wines. #1: 2013 Opus One: The Composer’s Masterwork… Mondavi and…


Opus One: The Composer’s Masterwork

Two names which are unavoidable when talking about Bordeaux blends are Mondavi and Rothschild. One representing the new…


1. 2013 Opus One

The Composer’s Masterwork… Mondavi and Rothschild linked through the king of Californian Bordeauxs.


2. 2004 Dominus Estate Dominus

Christian Moueixs’ not-so-little slice of California at Napanook.


3. Jackson Family 2013 Vérité La Muse

A combination of old world experience and new world fruit. The wine is a distinct blend of varietals harvested from…


4. 2014 L’Aventure Optimus

Black raspberries, spice box, dried flowers and underbrush in a full-bodied, balanced and lengthy package. A great…