Pinot Gris is cool again
The recent vintage of cool-climate pinot gris delivers fresh, bright wines perfect for drinking this summer, says…
Pick and mix
MARY-THÉRÈSE BLAIR finds a wonderfully varied playlist emerging from the ‘other whites’ tasting.
Oh Mother, where art thou?
Why are there so few women winemakers, asks MARY-THÉRÈSE BLAIR?
Yeah, no, it’s trés bien
When it’s New Zealand vs France in the rosé stakes, the result is a dead heat, says MARY-THÉRÈSE BLAIR.
Raise a glass…
As Marlborough celebrates 50 years since the first modern- day vineyard plantings, STEPHEN WONG MW looks at the past…
All that sparkles
Popping the cork on a bottle of Champagne still gives a sense of excitement, says MARY-THÉRÈSE BLAIR.
Making match
Kelli Brett examines the ingredients for a perfect pairing.
Cutting Edge
Artisan culinary knives are much in demand and make the perfect gift – Alexia Santamaria meets some of New Zealand’s…
Past, present, future
MARY-THÉRÈSE BLAIR celebrates one of the old-timers of new-world winemaking.