The Blog

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!

Barrel-Cooked Cuisine &…

11 May 2017|Wine Tasting

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

New Bordeaux Imports

02 February 2017|Wine Tasting

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

Gimblett Gravels comes to…

01 July 2016|Wine Tasting

2014 Gimblett Gravels showcase

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!

Important - FWD Co. opt…

13 April 2015|Wine Tasting

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

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.

Bowz Japanese Restaurant…

28 May 2014|Wine Tasting

Chris reviews Bowz Teppan Restaurant of Pah Rd, Epsom

Ata Rangi Tasting Evening

25 February 2014|Wine Tasting

An evening of fine wine and food with Ata Rangi and winemaker Helen Masters with matching tasting plates by Michelin-starred chef Philip Reynolds from ‘The Difference Catering’

Team tasting for Clevedon…

13 February 2014|Wine Tasting

The inimitable Leighton Smith came in to taste his Clevedon Hills wines with the team yesterday afternoon. All three (Arneis, Pinot Noir and Syrah) provided a unique take within New Zealand of their respective varieties. Read the blog here:

The Blog - Wine Tasting

A syrah immersion: the…

Barrel-Cooked Cuisine &…

New Bordeaux Imports

Gimblett Gravels comes to…

The Great Pinot Noir…

Important - FWD Co. opt…

Villa Maria Pinot Noir…

Bowz Japanese Restaurant…

Ata Rangi Tasting Evening

Team tasting for Clevedon…