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LET THE STORY BE GIN

14 August 2019|Spirit

Last year, having been with Fine Wine Delivery for only two months, I was offered the chance to visit the distillery and home of Four Pillars Gin in the Yarra Valley Melbourne…oh if I must!

Hawke’s Bay Wine…

13 August 2019|News

The Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction celebrates 28 years in 2019

Hot off the Press –…

01 July 2019|News

Early adopters of Artificial Intelligence!

What makes Fine Wine…

19 June 2019|20 years of history

We are completely and utterly devoted to good taste, whether it's wine, food, craft beer, whisky, rum... We firmly believe that eating and drinking well is an essential part of a life well lived and also that it's possible on almost any budget

Smart Search – making…

15 May 2019|News

In an industry first, Fine Wine Delivery Co. has embraced the latest in technology, partnering with…

Taylors Legacy Cabernet…

14 May 2019|Exclusive Wine

The 1,080-bottle production of The Legacy Cabernet is the culmination of the winemaking journey of three generations of the Taylor family... a tribute to the past and a treasure for the future! In the 1950’s Bill Taylor Snr. sold the families 100+ chain of pubs in New South Wales and risked the family fortune to create a wine business, initially distributing wines for the Clare Valley Wine co-operative. Intrigued by time spent in Bordeaux researching the great Cabernets of Left Bank... in 1969 Bill Senior with sons Bill and John purchased a property in the Clare Valley and planted Taylors Wine Estate with a principal focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. Today the 3rd generation led by Mitchell, Justin and Clinton have grown their grandfather’s legacy. To mark Taylor’s 50th Anniversary the family collaborated with Chief Winemaker Adam Eggins to create a New World red inspired by the great Growth Cabernets of the Old World, for it to become a true “Legacy” embodying the family’s founding vision. It would take a special vintage... 2014 was that vintage.

Fresh Tap Beer Delivered…

16 April 2019|Beer

Last week we launched our state of the art Crowler® system to Customers, Media & our Supply Partners.

Ultimate Brewing: New…

11 April 2019|Beer

When Ultimate Brewing first came across our desk with their Ultimate Pale Ale, my first thought was how ballsy calling your beer the ultimate expression of that style.

Crowlers® are here!

01 April 2019|Beer

Fine Wine Delivery Co. are bringing you the freshest and most innovative way to drink your favourite craft breweries beer.

Massive 300+ wine…

21 March 2019|Fantastic Deals

HUNDREDS of wines are being cleared at prices that HURT

Cans vs Bottles

19 March 2019|Beer

A beer drinker’s biggest question – cans or bottles? Are we really questioning the merits of canned beer? The answer is yes, as it’s still something here at Fine Wine Delivery Co. we still get asked nearly every day. So, I thought it was about time to set the record straight and nut out the pros and cons for each side.

Fuder for Thought

11 March 2019|News

FUDER by Giesen and FWD Co. must be the most textural, complex and delicious dry Sauvignon Blanc sub $20/bottle anywhere, and its appeal will be widespread.

Pink Boots Society are…

08 March 2019|News

Today around the world, people are celebrating International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to championing the advancement of womens rights and gender equality. The day itself is celebrated in several ways around the world; here in New Zealand a group of women called Pink Boots Society plus other female guests from the beer industry, got together to chat about this year’s theme of #BalanceforBetter and brew a beer.

Helen Masters – NZ…

26 February 2019|News

Helen Master’s announced as Gourmet Traveller Wine ‘NZ Winemaker of the Year 2019’

Be in to win an Uuni3…

04 February 2019|Fantastic Deals

Spend $25 or more on Beer in February & go in the draw to win the Uuni 3 Portable Wood Fired Pizza Oven, valued at $499 from BBQ’s and More.

Is this the Highest…

30 January 2019|Exclusive Wine

We think our Made Too Much Rose is possibly NZ’s best Rose offer this summer! So we asked our customers what they thought of it & were overwhelmed by the feedback….now it looks like We Made Too Much Feedback!

Mixing it with the…

29 January 2019|Spirits

So how much difference does a mixer make to the overall experience of your drink? Cheers!Michael

Pickering’s Pink…

14 January 2019|Cocktail of the Week

Summer is here, it’s hot & you need something really refreshing! Have you tried Pickering’s Pink Grapefruit & Lemongrass Gin Liqueur yet?

Bairn Twist

10 January 2019|Cocktail of the Week

Fewer cultures are more akin to a good celebration than the Irish. Which is why we thought we’d do an Irish Cocktail tribute for St Paddy’s Day this Saturday.

Dark 'n Stormy

07 January 2019|Cocktail of the Week

ark n Stormy Take any Rum based drink & you’re bound to unveil a sailor’s story or two…. &…

Espresso Martini

05 January 2019|Cocktail of the Week

Learn how to make an Espresso Martini using Plantation Original Dark Rum

The Gimlet - Cocktail of…

03 January 2019|Cocktail of the Week

Harking back to 17th Century British Naval times, it was discovered that the consumption of citrus fruit helped to prevent scurvy – a ship’s most common ailment at the time.

Wine Gift Ideas

31 October 2018|News

So we’re heading into the silly season again and you’re thinking Uncle Gary needs yet another…

The first launch of a 40…

10 September 2018|News

In 1887, William Grant set out to make the best single malt whisky in the Scottish valleys. Stone by…

The third release of the …

10 September 2018|News

We are incredibly proud to announce the third release of the ‘experimentals series' from…

Corporate gifts

06 September 2018|News

Let the team at Fine Wine Delivery Co take the stress out of your corporate gifting needs and free…

We all know a Juicy Tart!

24 August 2018|Beer

When it comes to beer, everyone knows fresh is best. Most likely, some of your fondest beer memories…

A syrah immersion: the…

10 July 2018|Wine Tasting

So, how does New Zealand Syrah measure up against the best in the world? I think we can definitively say it has earnt its place alongside the great names of the world and considering we are such a young winemaking country, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!

For sale... one of the…

28 June 2018|Exclusive Wine

For Sale - US$250,000... signed by Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, it has provenance second to none!

WIN! $250 Voucher to…

27 February 2018|Exclusive Wine

Clarendelle By Haut-Brion Bordeaux Rosé 2016 - $18.99A delightful pale wine in 2016 that is more…

Paris Butter takes on…

27 February 2018|Exclusive Wine

Our very own exclusive Clarendelle wines have teamed up with the talented Nick Honeyman & team at Paris Butter. Their French styled bistro dishes are exactly the sort of fare you would be served in France with a Bordeaux wine like this. The rich warmth of the wine really highlighting the spices, & its earthy undertones a real match for the mushroom components. This is a great dish with the cooler evenings just around the corner... Don’t forget the Clarendelle, bought to you exclusively by FWD Co.!

99/100 Rhone Vintage!

27 February 2018|Fantastic Deals

“99/100 for Rhone 2016...International demand is enormous!”

WIN! $250 Voucher to…

27 February 2018|Our competitions

Any bottle purchased of Clarendelle By Haut-Brion Wines is an entry into the draw to WIN, 1 of 2, …

Sacred Hill 2015 release:…

01 February 2018|Fantastic Deals

Other icon wines raise prices - Sacred Hill just keep raising quality! Introducing the new 2015 vintages of the iconic Helmsman, Deerstalkers, Brokenstone and Riflemans Chardonnay.

Summer Sippers

19 January 2018|Spirits

Jeff & Virginia wanting a…

03 January 2018|News

Hi, Jeff and I have sold our much-loved Grey Lynn home and are changing up our lifestyle… we are…

Artisanal, Bespoke,…

18 December 2017|Spirits

Bespoke, sexy, sophisticated, limited, delicious.... it's our very own Gin.

Christmas Crayfish on the…

01 November 2017|Food and Wine pairings

Rated #18 in Trip Advisors ‘Best Fine Dining Restaurants of the World’, adding to an illustrious list of accolades for The Grove. Whilst we can only dream of creating their exquisite cuisine at home, Executive Chef Ben Bayly has kindly shared his recipe for his Totara smoked Karitane Crayfish, one of his specialties. It’s a match made in heaven with Louis Roederer Brut NV…

Fancy a real Cider?

01 November 2017|Cider

We should be called Fine Wine, Beer, Cider and Spirits Delivery Co. but that would be too long… we do however have a great range of all and for the warm summer months we thought it appropriate to feature the fine ciders New Zealand has to offer.

A Real Negroni - Malfy…

01 November 2017|Spirits

Ginsurgency...The rise of craft!

SOHO Pink Sheep Rose

06 October 2017|Fantastic Deals

SOHO Pink Sheep Rosé... A remarkable wine giving back! Crafted by Dave Clouston, winner of Cuisine�…

20th Anniversary…

25 August 2017|20 years of history

Last night (Thursday 1/8/2017) the Poole family and team officially celebrated our Fine Wine…

The History of Fine Wine…

01 August 2017|20 years of history

2003-2007: A flourishing business

The History of Fine Wine…

01 August 2017|20 years of history

2008-2013: The School of Hard Knocks

The History of Fine Wine…

01 August 2017|20 years of history

2013-2017: Phoenix rises from the ashes

The History of Fine Wine…

27 July 2017|20 years of history

1997 - 2002 : From Humble Beginnings

A New Era of Chardonnay

20 June 2017|Fantastic Deals

Tony Bish's name is synonymous with outstanding Chardonnay as the long-time winemaker of the legendary Sacred Hill premium range. We expected big things from his new side project - and Tony has delivered!

Sour Beers

16 June 2017|Beer

As close to wine as beer gets, an insight into the style...

Applewood Distillery Gin

16 June 2017|Spirits

Two young visionary winemakers have crafted the finest Australian Gin since Four Pillars!

Day 16 - End of tour…

19 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

How did we come to the end of the tour so quickly? It seemed only a week ago that we had opened the…

Wharekauhau Lodge in…

18 May 2017|Exclusive Wine

A group of Fine Wine Delivery staff were hosted by Alastair Maling MW, Chief Group Winemaker and…

Day 15 - Archery Summit

17 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

Today was the final day of wine visits on tour and we were capping it off in style with appointments…

Day 15 - Rex Hill Winery

17 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

t felt strange to be bringing food into a winery, however liquor licensing regulations in Oregon…

Day 13 - Domaine Drouhin

15 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

One special visit today, to Domaine Drouhin, established in the Willamette Valley in 1987 by the…

Day 12 - Bergström…

14 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

Our host Vanessa ushered the group directly to a part of the winery where a tasting table had been…

Day 12 - Lemelson…

14 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

Two visits today, the first to Lemelson Vineyards, a recommendation and introduction by friend and…

Day 11 - Oregon

14 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

We flew Alaskan Airways out of Santa Rosa airport and from the time we walked in the door the…

Day 10 - Eisele Vineyard

14 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

I had been looking forward to this Eisele vineyard visit ever since we touched base with Hospitality…

Barrel-Cooked Cuisine &…

11 May 2017|Wine Tasting

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Wild Earth Barrel-Cooked Cuisine & Award Winning Wines…

Day 9 - Chalk Hill Estate

10 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

Our visit today was to the flagship Foley Family owned Chalk Hill Estate. Having previously enjoyed…

Day 8 - Rest day

10 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

Today was a free day and most were headed out around Healdsburg which is a very attractive town,…

Day 7 - Kuleto

10 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

Today we departed Napa River Inn, our home for the past 6-nights, it felt like leaving a nice and…

Day 6 - Opus One

08 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

Today we arrived at the spectacular property of “Opus One” the combined vision and partnership…

Day 5 - Stags Leap…

08 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

The legendary Stags Leap Cellars were at the top of our to do list, so when our coach swung into…

Day 4 - Domaine Carneros

05 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

A 15-minute coach ride had us at the doors of the wholly impressive estate of Domaine Caneros. The…

Day 3 - Rest day on the…

05 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

This was a free day in Napa, so everyone headed in their own directions. Virginia, me, Rex & Cath…

Day 2 - Continuum

05 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

Continuum is the legacy of Tim Mondavi and sister Marcia, two of the three siblings of the late…

Day 2 Hyde de Villaine

05 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

Hyde de Villaine is a partnership between Aubert de Villaine, his wife Pamela F. de Villaine (cousin…

Day 1 Sebastiani

05 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

We enjoyed an hour and a half strolling the streets of Sonoma township in between of morning and…

Day 1 - Ravenswood

05 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

We boarded our coach at 9.00am exiting San Francisco over the iconic Golden Gateway Bridge (such a…

Pre tour in San…

05 May 2017|2017 California and Oregon Wine Tour

After four superbly warm, dry and sunny days of sightseeing, shopping, wining and dining in San…

1994 Barrique Fermented…

19 April 2017|Exclusive Wine

4 years ago Villa Maria kindly gave me a magnum of their 1994 Barrique Fermented Black Label…

Move over Islay… the…

19 April 2017|Spirits

We were very privileged to have a visit from distiller Paul P John in March. That name might not…

Central Otago Pinot made…

06 March 2017|Cellar Journal

From Bonne Mares to Bendigo… the extraordinary collaboration between the winemakers of Prophet’s Rock and Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue

New Bordeaux Imports

02 February 2017|Wine Tasting

By Anto Coates, Wine Program Manager Jeff Poole and I managed to squeeze two negociant visits…

World’s Greatest…

01 February 2017|Exclusive Wine

World’s Greatest Chardonnay? Made here in Auckland! Hi from Jeff,

Mind-blowing new…

24 January 2017|Wine blending

Hi from Jeff, The Fine Wine Delivery Co. Collaboration wine brand has come of age; several vintages…

Coravin: A wine…

09 December 2016|Accessories

Coravin 2 wine opener

Collaboration Chardonnay…

21 November 2016|Wine blending

Richard Poole accompanied me on my annual visit to Clearview Estate in Te Awanga in the Hawkes Bay.…

Champagne buyers beware..…

11 November 2016|News

Parallel-imported Champagne rears its ugly head again.

Californian Wine Tour…

07 November 2016|Our competitions

We're pleased to announce Tony and Bev Bishop, long time FWD Co. customers and regular shoppers at…

Day Twelve: Long Lunch at…

01 November 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 12: Ployez-Jacquemart and Louis Roederer

Day Eleven: Lunch with…

31 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 11: Taittinger and Bollinger - Nobody does hospitality like the Champenois!

Day Ten: Drouhin, off to…

30 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 10: Drouhin, Wrong Side of the Road and Gardet

Day Nine: Chanson, wires…

29 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 9: Chanson, Beaune and Faiveley Fail...

Day Eight: Burgundy,…

28 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 8: Burgundy and bad luck

Day Seven: Au Revoir…

27 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 7: Meeting with Gregory Jeanne and Travel to Lyon

Day Six: De Pressac, Lard…

26 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 6: Chateau de Pressac, Lunch at Lard et Bouchon, Chateau Figeac and La Dominique

Day Five: Latour, Margaux…

23 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 5: Latour, Margaux and au revoir La Mission

Day Four: Quintus, De…

22 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 4: Chateau Quintus and the legendary Cheval Blanc

Day Three: Checking in…

21 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 3: Arrival at Haut Brion La Mission

Day Two - Montrose, Cos d…

20 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day 2: Chateau Montrose, Cos & Pontet Canet

Day One - Cathay Pacific,…

19 October 2016|French Wine Tour 2016

Day One: En route

Gimblett Gravels comes to…

01 July 2016|Wine Tasting

2014 Gimblett Gravels showcase

Prophet's Rock's new…

08 March 2016|Cellar Journal

Central Otago’s Grand Cru: New release Pinot Noirs from Prophet’s Rock How is Burgundy’s fabled Grand Cru, Musigny, shaping one of Otago’s finest Pinot Noirs?

Riding for Hospice - Day…

02 March 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 19 of our epic adventure riding from Winton to Bluff (67km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

01 March 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 18 of our epic adventure riding from Mossburn to Winton (74km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

29 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 17 of our epic adventure riding from Walter Peak Station to Mossburn (102km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

28 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 16 of our epic adventure (a rest day in Queenstown) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

27 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 15 of our epic adventure riding from Wanaka to Queenstown (78km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

26 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 14 of our epic adventure (finally a rest day in Wanaka) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

25 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 13 of our epic adventure riding from Makarora to Wanaka (70km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

24 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 12 of our epic adventure riding from Haast to Makarora (85km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

23 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 11 of our epic adventure riding from Pine Grove to Haast (87km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

22 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 10 of our epic adventure riding from Franz Joseph to Pine Grove (60km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

21 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 9 of our epic adventure riding from Hari Hari to Franz Joseph (62km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

20 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 8 of our epic adventure riding from Hokitika to Hari Hari (83km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

19 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 7 of our epic adventure riding from Kumara to Hokitika (72km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

19 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 7 of our epic adventure riding from Kumara to Hokitika (72km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand but from the support crew.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

18 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 6 of our epic adventure riding from Blackball to Kumara (56km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

16 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 5 of our epic adventure riding from Springs Junction to Blackball (107km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

15 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 4 of our epic adventure riding from Murchison to Springs Junction to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

14 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 3 of our epic adventure riding from Tapawera to Murchison (96km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

13 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 2 of our epic adventure riding from Nelson to Tapawera (76km) to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice - Day…

12 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Day 1 of our epic adventure riding from Picton to Nelson to raise $250,000 for Hospices throughout New Zealand.

Riding for Hospice

11 February 2016|Riding for Hospice

Jeff, Virginia and Tony are living every moment and riding from Picton to Bluff to raise $250,000! 100% of all funds raised goes directly to 29 Hospices throughout NZ.

Liberty Brewing Event

03 November 2015|Beer

For the final beer event of the year, Constellation Drive hosted Jo Wood of Liberty Brewing and Little Wolf Catering, for a beer and food matched evening. This also coincided with the grand launch of our new Brews Brothers NZ Pale Ale, a collaboration between FWDCo and Liberty Brewing.

Clarendelle competition…

30 October 2015|Our competitions

Earlier this year we ran a spectacular money-can’t-buy Clarendelle competition for a $20,000 trip for two to the coveted Chateau La Mission Haut Brion in Bordeaux, France!

Jeff & Virgina's Preview…

15 October 2015|Exclusive Wine

Jeff & Virginia’s private preview tasting of the highly anticipated annual Penfolds releases with Senior Red Winemaker Steve Lienert

Adrian's Trip to Beervana

27 August 2015|Beer

Normally I try to avoid waking up at 4.30am, but I make an exception when it’s to attend Beervana…

Boutique 5 Star Red from…

21 July 2015|Cellar Journal

Hans Herzog produces more World Class wines than any other NZ winemaker! With an incredible 29 different grape varieties planted, Hans Herzog channels 385 years of European winemaking traditions to produce a spectacular array of world class NZ wines!

North Shore SuperStore…

18 June 2015|News

A year in the planning, our new North Shore SuperStore at 60 Constellation Drive is now open!

A Word from Jeff

18 June 2015|News

The family are returning to our roots, Auckland’s North Shore – where Fine Wine Delivery Co. was born in the spare bedroom of our Torbay home 18 years ago!

WIN A $20,000 TRIP FOR…

15 June 2015|Our competitions

Every 12 bottles purchased of Clarendelle Rouge is an entry in the draw for a $20,000 trip of a lifetime for 2 to Chateau La Mission Haut Brion in Bordeaux! From the team behind the famous Chateau, this remarkable offer is exclusive to FWD Co. customers!

Spanish Wine Tour - Day…

14 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Sunday June 14Post breakfast and shopping we headed by foot (20-minutes from our hotel) to visit the…

Spanish Wine Tour- Day 17…

13 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Saturday June 13We checked out of our seaside accommodation at the beautiful Parador ‘Atlantico’…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day…

12 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Friday June 12We departed the hotel at 11.00am so as to give everyone a sleep in given the previous…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day…

11 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Thursday June 11The day began with our coach arriving late, which did not matter in the end as…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day…

10 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Wednesday June 10Today was a free day for the group to explore Madrid with our only obligation a…

2012 Pyramid Valley Home…

09 June 2015|Cellar Journal

Mike and Claudia have decided to make Fine Wine Delivery Co their only NZ retail partner for the 2012 Home Wines!

Spanish Wine Tour - Day…

09 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

We arrived at the gates of highly regarded Ribera Del Duero producer Pago de Carraovejas for our…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day…

08 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Monday June 8At the very civilised time of 10.00am we boarded our coach for a 45-minute drive to the…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day…

07 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Sunday June 7We departed Burgos for Valladolid for the next two nights, which was just under two…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day…

06 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Saturday June 6A short 30-minute ride had us arriving at the gates of our only weekend appointment,…

Constellation Drive…

05 June 2015|News

The countdown is on for the opening of our new SuperStore on Constellation Drive.

Spanish Wine Tour - Day 9…

05 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Friday June 5We arrived at Viñedos De Páganos to be greeted by our host Carlos Caraballo, Sales…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day…

04 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Thursday June 4Our Logrono hotel was well located so we did not have to board the coach until 9.30am…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day 7…

03 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Wednesday June 3Our coach left San Sebastian at 9.30am and with non-stop double lane highway…

Craggy Range Prestige…

02 June 2015|Cellar Journal

13 months ago, we first tasted, 'en primeur', the barrel components that would eventually become…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day 6…

02 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Tuesday June 2Today was a free day in San Sebastian and it began for Virginia and I with a light…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day 5…

01 June 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Monday June 1Zaragoza to Borsao is just 1-hours coach ride so we arrived at the doors of Bodegas…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day 4…

31 May 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Sunday May 31Today was a free day for the group to explore Zaragoza and relax, which is essential to…

Spanish Wine Tour - Day 3…

30 May 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Saturday May 30Today we were leaving Barcelona and heading west to Zaragoza just over 3-hours coach…

Spanish Wine Tour 2015 -…

29 May 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

Day 2 of the Spanish Wine Tour. The group pay a visit to Torres Winery at Mas La Plana a little over an hour south of Barcelona.

Spanish Wine Tour 2015 -…

28 May 2015|Spanish Wine Tour

The 2012 Spanish Wine Tour got off the an amazing beginning with a group get together at CinCentis Restaurant in the centre of Barcelona.

The Great Pinot Noir…

26 May 2015|Wine Tasting

After our high successful Pinot noir Extravaganza tasting last year – it sold out in a matter of days –this time ‘round we met demand and scheduled two successive nights of Pinot noir indulgence!

Iconic Clayvin Vineyard…

26 May 2015|Cellar Journal

Giesen founding winemaker Marcel Giesen has brought his Bell Hill experience to bear on this iconic vineyard…and the results are nothing short of phenomenal!

SuperStore Construction…

22 May 2015|News

Construction in well underway at the new Constellation Drive SuperStore on the North Shore.

Kumeu River triumphs over…

19 May 2015|Cellar Journal

Last week in London, the most momentous and comprehensive tasting result since the infamous 1976 Judgement of Paris occurred… Kumeu River wiped the floor with Burgundy's most legendary Chardonnays… In front of - and judged by - the world's most respected wine critics!

2015 season fresh hopped…

08 May 2015|Beer

These 6 beers are all limited release and like catnip to hop heads everywhere.

10 Questions with Alexi…

08 May 2015|10 Questions

We were fortunate enough to host Alexi Daste from Clarendelle Wines and Chateau Haut-Brillon when he visited Auckland.

Pyramid Valley: Searching…

30 April 2015|Exclusive Wine

After many years of tasting, drinking and selling Pyramid Valley’s wines, it was high time Anto went and saw for myself what is so special about this Canterbury piece of limestone

Spain's 1st Growth…

28 April 2015|Cellar Journal

The much-anticipated 2004 release of the legendary 10-year-old Unico… plus a sprinkling of bottles of the estates other famous siblings… Pintia, Alion & Valbuena!

Mills Reef Elspeth 2013…

14 April 2015|Cellar Journal

"The vintage of my lifetime" and 20-year-old Gimblett Gravels vines have produced… Trophy-winning Cabernet & EPIC quality across the Elspeth range!

New North Shore Wine…

13 April 2015|News

We want you to hear it from us… Fine Wine Delivery Co. is opening a new North Shore SuperStore in June!

Important - FWD Co. opt…

13 April 2015|Wine Tasting

Bordeaux en-primeur 2014 campaign - we're out!

98-98-97/100…

31 March 2015|Cellar Journal

Crafted under legendary winemaker Marcel Giesen, the man behind NZ's most exclusive Pinot Noir, Bell Hill! These wines are destined to become collector's items!

2013 release of Millton…

30 March 2015|Cellar Journal

The magical 2013 wines of… Millton Clos de Ste Anne

The highly collectible…

24 March 2015|Cellar Journal

Dry River was NZ's first truly collectible wine - yet the winery has never rested on its laurels…

NZ wines that stopped…

17 February 2015|Cellar Journal

"You may think you know NZ wines - but I can assure you that until you have tasted Pyramid Valley, you have no idea."

The stunning, anticipated…

10 February 2015|Cellar Journal

"Schubert Block B is about as profound and alluring as Pinot Noir gets...even if the price of their wine doubled, they would still be one of the great wine bargains of the world"

NZ's finest white wine...…

09 December 2014|Cellar Journal

NZ's Champion Wine of 2014 Champion Chardonnay & Champion Wine of Show

Red & White Burgundies...

09 December 2014|Cellar Journal

All I want for Christmas is… Grand Cru Chablis & Red Burgundy

IWSC Trophy Mosel Auslese…

25 November 2014|Cellar Journal

From one of the world's most prestigious Riesling vineyards…Winner of the world's most prestigious Riesling Trophy!

Dom, Cristal, Comtes de…

18 November 2014|Cellar Journal

The Creme de la Creme of Prestige Cuvee Champagnes

2 NZ wines make World Top…

04 November 2014|Cellar Journal

From more than 10,000 wines tasted globally, an amazing 3 NZ Wines made the coveted James Suckling's World Top 20 Wines of 2014

Two Chardonnay Giants...…

25 October 2014|Cellar Journal

The vintage of a generation… plus two of NZ's finest expressions of the Chardonnay grape… 2013 Neudorf Moutere & Ata Rangi Craighall

Villa Maria's SV 2010…

21 October 2014|Cellar Journal

Premier USA wine critic bestows stunning 96/100 ratings to two outstanding Villa Maria Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs

2012 Chablis from William…

21 October 2014|Cellar Journal

Renowned wine writer Hugh Johnson always said that Premier Cru Chablis from a good grower was the finest value white wine in the world.

100/100 vintage - Parkers…

23 September 2014|Cellar Journal

Cult Aussie Syrah tops 20-years of extraordinary ratings with a perfect… 100/100 Parker!

Trophy winning Syrah...…

23 September 2014|Cellar Journal

We've compiled a selection of outstanding NZ Syrah that all red wine lovers and collectors need to know about…

Spectacular 2012 Dog…

16 September 2014|Cellar Journal

Every Dog has its Day… James Healy and Ivan Sutherland's has lasted over 30 years, culminating in these sublime 2012 Dog Point wines!

Jeff’s extremely rare…

23 July 2014|Exclusive Wine

Jeff takes his bottle of Penfolds Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 to the Penfolds Re-Corking Clinic.

Rare aged mixed dozen of…

16 July 2014|Fantastic Deals

Rare aged mixed dozen of Chateau de Beaucastel$1,980/dozen – 10 available only!Chateau de…

Villa Maria Pinot Noir…

11 July 2014|Wine Tasting

We were delighted to have Alastair Maling the Head of Winemaking for Villa Maria and Master of Wine host a very special evening as we tasted the evolution of Pinot Noir from the Southern Clays vineyard.

Emerson's Beer & Pie…

26 June 2014|Beer

On Wednesday night we were honoured to host Kiwi brewing legend Richard Emerson for an evening of Emerson’s craft beer and gourmet pies.