Hitting the High Notes

  CROMWELL, Central Otago, New Zealand, 5 June 2013. Misha’s Vineyard has just completed a series of high-profile events at Hong Kong’s most prestigious locations as they continue to build their premium brand in over 20 export markets.…

Hitting the High Notes

CROMWELL, Central Otago, New Zealand, 5 June 2013. Misha’s Vineyard has just completed a series of high-profile events at Hong Kong’s most prestigious locations as they continue to build their premium brand in over 20 export markets.…

William Hoare accepts chairmanship of The Family of Twelve

In an extended family group, there may be younger members; siblings who stand out, shining with ability and promise.  This Family’s many wise members, with experience behind them, recognise the talent within and the opportunity to elevate younger members into leadership roles.…

Coopers Creek Vineyard: Riding a Wave with a Stylish New Look

There’s a fresh and contemporary design for Coopers Creek as it rides strong sales growth, having released its popular Premium range of New Zealand wines in stylish new packaging.…

BRANCOTT ESTATE CELEBRATES THE END OF A “SENSATIONAL” VINTAGE

Vineyard beats the weather to harvest pristine, flavoursome fruit Early predictions of an outstanding vintage have proven true for Brancott Estate, the pioneers of the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, who have successfully completed harvest ahead of Autumn rain, and with fruit that bears all the characteristics of the region.…

Coopers Creek Vineyard joins the fight to save our kauri forests

The Kauri Dieback (KDB) Programme has formed a marketing alliance with New Zealand vineyard Coopers Creek, in an effort to slow the spread of kauri dieback disease. Relationship Manager for the KDB Programme, Ian Mitchell says, “We are really excited and pleased to welcome Coopers Creek into the ‘save our kauri forests whānau’.…

PROPHET’S ROCK PURCHASED BY CENTRAL OTAGO CONSORTIUM

The Central Otago winery Prophet’s Rock is poised for expansion following its acquisition from its founders by a group of New Zealand investors with existing viticulture interests in the region. Prophet’s Rock was founded in 1999 by Mike and Angela Mulvey, who established the winery’s first Bendigo vineyard.…

VinAntics – Just what do those harvest crews get up to?!

New Zealand’s 2013 vintage is underway and knowing there's a certain amount of frivolity involved (think shave-less faces and superhero mascots) ....…

Brancott Estate launches its first icon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Limited edition release of 3,500 individually numbered bottles worldwide Brancott Estate has launched its first limited edition release Sauvignon Blanc handcrafted from exceptional grapes selected from chosen rows on Brancott Vineyard.…

Brancott Estate Special Reserve Pinot Gris a Trophy winner in first year

As Brancott Estate enjoys the start of harvest at Brancott Vineyard, they have another reason to celebrate.…

Sam Kim – Wine Orbit June 2012

Misha’s Vineyard 5th Annual New Release Tasting – 22 March 2013 It was an intriguing and a mouth-watering proposition. Since their inaugural release five years ago, Misha’s Vineyard’s annual tasting/lunch had been held at the outstanding Grove restaurant in Auckland where exquisite food complemented the wines superbly.…

Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006 and 2009

Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006 and 2009 It’s not long till I venture to this part of the world again, it’s less than 2 weeks. I thought that I better brush up on my French, both Palate and appraisal. It’s such a beautiful part of the world no matter what time of year. The name alone conjures up times gone by.…

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Furry Winemaker

Furry Winemaker

Foxtrot 2008 Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley BC

Foxtrot 2008 Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley BC In this episode I taste Foxtrot 2008 Pinot Noir from the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. We don’t get to see and taste many Canadian wines in NZ so this was a real treasure. If you were to compare to a NZ Pinot Noir then it’s more like a wine from the Waipara region. 92 Points 5 Stars RRP $80 Canadian

Mahurangi River 2010 Rossanne ‘Garden Of Light’

Mahurangi River 2010 Rossanne ‘Garden Of Light’ In this episode I get to taste a little treasure from Matakana. Roussanne is not well represented in NZ. It’s traditionally from the Rhone Valley. It’s one of the six permitted white grape varieties of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Mahurangi River grows and makes all of their own wine.…

Black Estatians Jo and Al have been at the Venice Biennale and...

Black Estatians Jo and Al have been at the Venice Biennale and holidaying in parts of France and Italy. Here’s Jo’s blog thatsbrownbread, where she shares wonderful places. 

Redwood Wine Club – Blenheim

On Tuesday 11th June Misha, Olly and Andy had the pleasure of presenting Misha’s Vineyard wines at the oldest wine club in New Zealand. With over 20 years of history the Redwood Wine Club has been bringing in winemakers and winery owners each month to show and talk about their wines.…

Rogue writer from Odd Bins.

Rogue writer from Odd Bins.

Nice pruning.

Nice pruning.