Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz Growing Region: Clare Valley, Australia Senior Winemaker: Adam Eggins TASTING NOTE: 2004 was one of the great red vintages in the Clare Valley. The seasonal influences were more dramatic than usual. The valley experienced less than half the normal rainfall, ...

What do Marilyn Monroe, Christina Applegate and Renee Zellweger have in common? Perhaps many things but one thing I can say, is they have all mentioned 'The Manhattan' cocktail in various movies! Manhattan is arguably one of the most portrayed and idolised places in the world and so it seems fit ...

Pinotage is a red wine grape that is South Africa's signature variety. A local cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, created by Professor Abraham Izak Perold in 1925, this variety combines the noble characteristics of Pinot Noir with the reliability of Cinsaut. The grape is a viticultural cross of ...

Details of how people can donate money to support Canterbury residents and businesses in the aftermath of Saturday's earthquake. The following organisations are accepting donations for those affected by the earthquake. Donate online at: www.salvationarmy.org.nz By Post: The Salvation Army, ...