Being Middle Earth in the Middle Kingdom
Zhongguo is the Chinese name for China, and translates literally as ‘Middle Kingdom’. It is a country that sits in the middle of the northern hemisphere, and with 1.4 billion […]
Zhongguo is the Chinese name for China, and translates literally as ‘Middle Kingdom’. It is a country that sits in the middle of the northern hemisphere, and with 1.4 billion […]
The centuries-old expression ‘the angels’ share’ refers to the small amount of wine that evaporates through porous oak barrels during the ageing process. My own experience of angels is that […]
Summer chillaxing presents a whole new opportunity for vinous appreciation. Whether you are out and about in the Big Smoke or stretched out on the back lawn, herewith are my […]
There has been a buzz in Martinborough over the last few years. An injection of energy, coupled with a desire to be part of the Martinborough scene, is present in […]
Why does wine go so well with food? Wine is essentially an acid, which cleanses the palate. More importantly, wine provides an array of aromas, flavours and textures that, when […]
Whenever I hear the statement that New Zealand produces less than 3 percent of the wine sold on the global market, I try to visualise what that is. This year […]
The Egg: a sensual piece of winemaking equipment but, at the same time, Humpty Dumpty-like and not far removed from an Orkan spaceship. In Martinborough, the people of Cambridge Road […]
In the absence of accolades, budget restriction, brand or word of mouth, choosing wine as a gift is sometimes as simple as choosing the prettiest label. Undeniably, a bottle with […]
Making wine is not a paint-by-numbers formula that can be repeated each year without thought. The nature of working with nature is that things change, and there are no guarantees. […]
I admit to having a Toast addiction. The wine kind. Year after year, Toast Martinborough’s wine, food and music festival has the formula that makes this event famous. Like any […]