Congratulations to Black Estate and the whole team for attaining the Demeter certification
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Red, Red Wine…
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The skills shortages are a global issue and it's not just hospitality affected…
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A review of the land appellation in Champagne. This could mean additional villages are recognised, or not.
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Crippling worker shortages and rising costs are forcing vintners to reimagine what labor looks like in U.S. vineyards.
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New Zealand’s latest master of wine Sophie Parker-Thomson, delves into the reasons why some people are intolerant to wine. As Sophie mentions, this is an area fraught with misinformation and is well worth a read.
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As the festive season edges closer, here are some gifting options to consider for those interested in wine and spirits…
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I was first introduced to canned wine about five years ago (2016 ish) as a wine judge for a national competition. I didn’t know it at the time of course – all wines were judged blind…
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There are two main reasons why wine may need decanting…
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It doesn’t matter how much you might spend on a bottle of wine, whether you buy to drink it today or to cellar it for a few months or years, the magic happens when you take the first sniff and sip, savour the complexity to then start meaningful conversations with friends or family.
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“The agriculture industry has a higher rate of mental health issues and a higher suicide risk in the country per capita than in the city. Low crops, drought, inherited farms, unemployment, to name a few.”
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Whether your wine purchases are for investment, immediate consumption, or future enjoyment, the transportation and storage of a single bottle or cases are critical to the condition and ultimate enjoyability when opened.
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