By Rebecca Gibb, www.rebeccagibb.com
One drop of rotundone is enough to make an Olympic size swimming pool smell peppery. One gram of this potent stuff could make the entire Australian Shiraz harvest smell peppery too. This compound was identified last year and was one of the more technical topics tackled at Hawke’s Bay’s Syrah symposium.
While there were a few tedious talks due to the bumbling nature of …
By Rebecca Gibb, www.rebeccagibb.com
Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc was the fizz of choice for many Kiwis this Christmas and following Montana’s UK launch at the recent New Zealand annual wine trade tasting, it is probably coming to a shelf near you.
Of course, it’s smart marketing. Still Sauvignon sales are booming with exports up 37% last year and no sign of that stopping: the latest figures from retailer Majestic …
By LyLy Lim,
Toby & Stuart, St Hallett
December through to January is often the festive (read: party!) season in many places around the world. The end of one year and the start of another brings with it plenty of parties, gatherings and “festive” times.
In Australia and NZ, the scene …
By Rebecca Gibb, www.rebeccagibb.com
Central Otago Pinot Noir vineyard
Fortunes were made in Central Otago during the 1860’s Gold Rush …
Hmm…which grape goes with which day of the week? This is my countdown:
Monday: Riesling – bit of zing to start the week
Tuesday: Tempranillo – love a little bit o’litteration
Wednesday: Syrah/Shiraz – bit of oomph to get you through hump day
Thursday: Chardonnay – Thursday was the new black once…so was Chardy
Friday: PINOT NOIR – angels sing for the weekend
Saturday: Grenache – perfect with long stints of home …
