After 16 years as part of the tasting panel – 12 of which have been at the helm as chair – John Belsham is stepping…

When we think of the term ‘fine wine’, different ideas may conjure in our mind as to what actually defines a fine……

“NEW ZEALAND, the last pure land on the planet.”

As recent events in Christchurch have taught us, the world can be cruel. Tragedy can strike leaving us forever changed.…

Wine is an industry steeped in history, tradition and a pride in doing things the time-tested way.

On 6 December 2018 the light in the wine community dimmed when wine broker, cheesemaker, forager, oak lover,…

While owning a winery in Marlborough couldn’t be described as unique, there is something special about Takaki Okada’s…

Perhaps it is part of our new world personality, combined with a digital modern society, that keeps us New Zealanders…

“Chardonnay is back!” is the catch cry. Well, in my view, she has never left. However, she has had some time to reflect…

New Zealand’s first ever Organic Wine Week (17-23 September 2018) will see organic wine producers teaming up with six…