Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
February 5, 2020
The Bogle Legacy: A Chardonnay That Knocks Our Socks Off
Bogle Chardonnay is ranking as one of the top selling Californian Chardonnays in New Zealand right now.
December 18, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Jean-Jacques Bourvis
"Columbia Crest could become our winery of the year 2020!!!"
October 4, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Shana Cameron
"It's Spring and what better wine to encapsulate the season than with Folium - Latin for leaf."
August 28, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Aimée Hopwood
"The ultimate embodiment of freshness! Just so yummy"
July 31, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Laura O’Loughlin
"One of the most iconic Champagnes with a reputation that precedes itself..."
June 26, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with John Filmer
"Idiotic by name, but not by nature... A great Australian Shiraz!"
May 21, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Sweetha Shetty
"This wine is just as lovely as the winemaker herself, Julianne Brogden."
April 23, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Matt Haussrer
"This month has seen me salivating at the release of Mountford Estate's 2014 Hommage a l'Alsace..."
March 27, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Tori Haysom
"Vincent Carême's "Le Peu Morier" is the epitome of what I call magic and is my current love..."
February 25, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Owen Wood
"A renowned wine that is incredibly affordable that I always delight in introducing to our dinner guests."
February 7, 2019
A Half Dozen Rosés Sure to Woo Your Special Someone
What if the roses that we’ve come to know and love were drinkable? What if they were actually rosés?!
January 24, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Michael Hanna
"In my opinion the Fernando de Castilla Antique Oloroso is by far one of the most complex and delicious wines in our…
December 19, 2018
Festive Picks: Armand de Brignac ‘Ace of Spades’ Gold Brut Champagne
“The nose is full of flavours and rich with notes of white flowers and crème patissière. However, the palate is crisp,…
December 18, 2018
Festive Picks: 2016 Ogier Côtes du Rhone Blanc
Pure golden straw colour in the glass. On the nose; subtle hints of delicate flowers (rose, peony,) harmonize with…
December 17, 2018
Festive Picks: 1995 Chateau Climens
“A butterscotch, dried pineapple, kumquat and wax-resin bouquet that is well defined and now fully open for business.…
December 14, 2018
Festive Picks: 2015 Vincent Carême L’Ancestrale
Delicate and creamy on the palate with a long, lingering finish. The nose holds hints of toastiness and white fruits.
December 13, 2018
Festive Picks: 2013 Ferreira Late Bottled Vintage Porto
This is a dry, dark and dense wine. It has concentrated tannins and intense fruit that gives power. Spice tones, a hint…
December 12, 2018
Festive Picks: 2018 Bohemian The Dancer Rosé
Soft entry to the stage, with cool, fresh acidity that drives the red berry and floral characters across the palate.…
December 11, 2018
Festive Picks: 2014 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Orange marmalade and apricot liqueur explode on the nose. The palate is dense and rich but enhanced with a beautiful…