Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
October 2, 2023
Puneet of Ponsonby: Modern Chic at Atelier on K’ Road
When it comes to hospitality, K’ Road has always been ‘chic’. Every operator has their own unique style and offering,…
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…
August 11, 2020
Cold Storage Facility: The Big Chill(er)
We all want to age gracefully, and wine is no exception!
January 15, 2019
Bringing in 2019 with Wine, Sunsets & Tropical Islands
Another year, and another celebration of good food, wine and island life at Vomo in Fiji.
November 19, 2018
Digby Fine English: Visiting One of the Finest ‘English Fizz’ Producers
Sir Digby was instrumental in English wine history. In the 1630's he created handblown glass for wine bottles.
July 10, 2018
Puneet & Brandon in France: Day Six | Paul Jaboulet Aîné
And so the final leg for Brandon and I. Driving South we now feel the Mediterranean climate and the sun has a redder,…
July 9, 2018
Puneet & Brandon in France: Day Five
Another beautiful morning and Brandon and I walk into another magnificent Domaine - a beautiful ivy clad house, just…
July 6, 2018
Puneet & Brandon in France: Day Four
In the morning Brandon and I travel back to the legendary village of Chambolle Musigny. We now understand why this is…
July 5, 2018
Puneet & Brandon in France: Day Three
A lovely summer’s morning and a drive to Meursault, a medium sized village, extremely lovely, a lot of yellow and cream…
July 4, 2018
Puneet & Brandon in France: Day Two
Brandon and I drive into Chablis on Monday morning. All of the houses are literally situated on two or three streets in…
July 3, 2018
Puneet & Brandon in France: Day One
Brandon and I drive to Ambonnay - one of the greatest vineyard sites for Pinot Noir in the world. We drive into the…
July 2, 2018
Billecart Bicentenary Celebrations in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
Only Magnums are served with a crescendoing effect throughout the evening, starting with the Brut, to Rose, to 2007’s…
June 18, 2018
Napa & Sonoma Trip: Day Three
When arriving at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, we walk into an incredibly landscaped and architectural phenomenon. Each…
June 14, 2018
Napa & Sonoma Trip: Day Two
When you enter the Duckhorn Estate, just on the side of Howell Mountain - down the Silverado trail, just outside…
June 12, 2018
Napa & Sonoma Trip: Day One
We travelled up North into Dry Creek County, almost at the top of Napa, where we were given the number of a road. No…
June 5, 2018
Billecart-Salmon Celebrations on VOMO Island
Take one luxury tropical island resort, one Master chef and one of the World’s greatest Champagnes, and what do you…
July 27, 2017
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…
July 25, 2017
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.…
July 21, 2017
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…
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