Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
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…
June 20, 2023
Puneet’s En Primeur Bordeaux Tour: Summary, Report & Recommendations
If you wish to partake in this year’s 2022 En Primeur Campaign, please don’t hesitate to let me be your light through…
June 19, 2023
Puneet’s En Primeur Bordeaux Tour: Day 4
The final day of "Crazy Week" in Bordeux, as Puneet reports back on his fourth day sampling the latest drops from the…
June 16, 2023
Puneet’s En Primeur Bordeaux Tour: Day 3
"Crazy Week" through the Bordeaux region continues, as Puneet reports back on his third day sampling the latest drops…
June 14, 2023
Puneet’s En Primeur Bordeaux Tour: Day 2
Puneet's trip through the Bordeaux region continues as he takes part in Day 2 of "Crazy Week" and reports back on the…
June 12, 2023
Puneet’s En Primeur Bordeaux Tour: Day 1
Every year, thousands descend upon Bordeaux for "Crazy Week" to sample the latest wines produced out of the region and…
March 8, 2023
R&R For the Dhall & Nash Team
It’s the start of 2023, and R&R for the Dhall & Nash team is Rieslings & Reds in Australia at Knappstein Winery with a…
May 3, 2022
The Wine of Kings and the Tale of the Gnomes
All great wines have a great story. And just occasionally they also have a great label. Quaint water-coloured gnomes in…
April 12, 2022
Focus On: There’s No Place Like Rhône
How familiar are you with all the wines of the vast Rhône Valley region? This large region’s vineyards are as diverse…
December 3, 2019
Champagne Visits: Back to the Sources
Our Promotions Coordinator and Champenoise, Lucille, travels to Champagne to visit a few of our Champagne Houses.
November 15, 2019
Mountford Estate Trade Lunch
Wellington account manager Francis visits this fantastic estate with a few select customers from the hospitality…
August 28, 2019
The Race of a Lifetime
Our Promotions Coordinator Lucille Antoine shares her story about fighting for cause very close to her heart...
February 19, 2019
Hawkshead: A Nod to Nature
Everything about Hawkshead is a nod to nature, from the philosophy behind the viticulture to the meaning behind its…
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.
November 14, 2018
Julicher Estate: Wind, Wine & Wagging Tails
Fine hosts, boutique wine, vineyard views and wagging tails? It doesn't get much better.
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…