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…
September 1, 2020
Live Seminar Summary: Digby Fine English
Ye Olde England is now the hip cool new wine region producing serious quality sparkling wine...
August 11, 2020
Cold Storage Facility: The Big Chill(er)
We all want to age gracefully, and wine is no exception!
April 2, 2020
2020 Harvest Report: New Zealand
Speaking with various winemakers and vineyard owners, 2020 looks to be a vintage never to be forgotten.
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!"
June 4, 2019
The Ins and Outs of Burgundy Crus
The more one learns, the more one realises how much remains to be learned of this magical place in east-central France.
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..."
April 1, 2019
Introducing “Les Merveilleux Producteurs”
We have put together a marvellous line-up of 12 natural, organic or biodynamic wines from the Dhall & Nash portfolio…
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."
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…
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.