In my first article for Gourmet Traveller WINE, I write about a recent trip to the North Canterbury wine region in New Zealand. I visited some wonderful producers and tasted a number of outstanding wines. If you’re tempted to visit the region check out the North Canterbury Wine Region website and in the meantime, haveContinue reading “Gourmet Traveller WINE: North Canterbury”
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Wine for Normal People: North Canterbury
Lunch at Black Estate, Waipara, North Canterbury. © Simone Madden-Grey For this episode of Wine For Normal People, Elizabeth and I talk about my recent trip to North Canterbury. A short drive north of Christchurch, North Canterbury has something for everyone – fabulous wine, delicious local food including truffles, olives and honey, craft beer, bikeContinue reading “Wine for Normal People: North Canterbury”
Wine Times Hong Kong: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc shortage
First published Wine Times Hong Kong August 2015 print edition. (Image credit: Harvesting Sauvignon Blanc for Greywacke Wild Sauvignon, Yarrum Vineyard, Marlborough. Photo: Kevin Judd.) Recent reports in the press suggest a shortage of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc may be imminent due to the comparatively small 2015 harvest and while quality has been assessed as veryContinue reading “Wine Times Hong Kong: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc shortage”