Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
March 25, 2024
*Chef’s Kiss* Margaritas – Introducing the Famed Besos!
BESOS is the supremely slurp-worthy Margarita premix crafted to heavenly perfection by Mexican maestro, Chef Luis…
January 10, 2024
Champagne & French Fry Day: Top Notch Pairing
Here in NZ, chips, or French fries, are a real national treasure. To celebrate Champagne & French Fry Day we’ve paired…
December 20, 2023
Sparkling Red Sangria
Elevating the tasty, Spanish party punch that everyone knows and loves with a bit of Aussie sparkle.
December 4, 2023
Tangelo Sour
This punchy delight has citrussy tang married beautifully with tasteful bitterness and a softly herbaceous lift from…
December 4, 2023
Nectarine Highball
You'll be transported straight to a summer meadow sipping this fresh and fruity tall cocktail.
December 4, 2023
The Rhubarb Shakerato
With two equal-part ingredients both singing of kiwi smells and flavours, it's both refreshing and vibrant.
December 4, 2023
The Harvard
The 'Harvard' is a child cocktail of the Manhattan, and works wonderfully to showcase the rich flavours of this…
December 4, 2023
Corpse Reviver #144
A riff on the '#2', this drink really showcases the herbaceous qualities of this vermouth.
November 20, 2023
144 Negroni
A supremely aromatic rendition of the classic bitter, herbaceous and endlessly sophisticated Negroni.
November 20, 2023
144 Martini
This is an equal parts gin and vermouth cocktail, meaning it transforms the traditionally bold and bracing Martini into…
September 2, 2023
Puneet of Ponsonby: We open a bottle of the Digby…
This stuff is the real deal, and I’m a man not easily swayed from my Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve. Chef offers me a…
August 2, 2023
Puneet of Ponsonby: In the Magnificent Dining Room of the Park Hyatt’s Splendid Onemata Restaurant
In front of me now I have the 2018 Stag’s Leap Hands of Time cabernet blend...Chef Rob chooses to pair this with…
July 30, 2023
NEW: Pentire Botanical Non-Alcoholic Spirits
We believe, this quality spirit substitute has cleverly found a way to communicate the intensity, complexity, or…
September 27, 2022
PX Manhattan – Cocktail Recipe
This PX Manhattan Cocktail is a wild twist on the classic recipe. Using the Pedro Ximénez Sherry (known simply as PX)…
September 27, 2022
London Calling – Cocktail Recipe
Our D&N Spirits Ambassador Jack has been playing with some very groovy sherry cocktail ideas. Here's how to make a…
June 29, 2022
Wave the Flag – it’s the 4th of July
When we think of the perfect 4th of July menu, there’s a few things that come to mind. Here’s some Dhall & Nash…
May 2, 2022
Wine Pairing Recipe! Braised Lamb & Pumpkin Risotto with De Martino Carmenere
Chef Yerko Negrete shows us how to make a hearty braised lamb & honeyed pumpkin risotto dish to pair perfectly with the…
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