Flowers: Wilderness Winemakers
The extreme Sonoma Coast is not a place for the light-hearted. Rugged terrain, ethereal mist, towering cliffs and…
Staff Focus: Owen Wood
Continuing our monthly staff favourites series is our Central Otago/Southland representative, Owen. "When there's snow…
Hawkshead: A Nod to Nature
D&N and Hawkshead go way back. We’ve been working with this fine Central Otago producer for several years and are…
A Half Dozen Rosés Sure to Woo Your Special Someone
Valentines Day is coming up - is there a more classic present than a bunch of roses? We want to switch it up in 2019…
Staff Focus: Michael Hanna
Kicking off our monthly staff favourite series is our resident 'unicorn' wine enthusiast, Michael. "In my opinion the…
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,…
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…
Festive Picks: 1995 Chateau Climens
“A butterscotch, dried pineapple, kumquat and wax-resin bouquet that is well defined and now fully open for business.…
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.
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…