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News & Reviews
Wine of the Week!
30 January 2012

Lake Chalice 'Marlborough' Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Growing Region: 4 selected sites in Marlborough, New Zealand Owner/ Winemaker: Chris Gambitsis TASTING NOTE: Like a number of established wineries in Marlborough - Lake Chalice crafts their 'estate' Sauvignon Blanc not just from one site, harvested ...


 
Cocktail of the Week
30 January 2012

Asian Mint Julep

Everyone has a friend that has a perfect backyard or patio throughout the warm summer months, which is great for sitting back and sipping on cocktails. So what do you serve to your friends this summer who've tried all of your signature punches and cocktails more than a dozen times? Tea cocktails ...


 
Did You Know?
30 January 2012

Vieilles Vignes

Vieilles Vignes is a French term (meaning 'old vines') - commonly used on wine labels to indicate that a wine is the product of grape vines that are particularly old. The practice of displaying it stems from the general belief that older vines, when properly cared for, will produce a better wine. ...


 
Brewers keen to join craft club.
03 January 2012

NZ Herald Article

The debate highlights the rise of craft beers as a force in New Zealand's liquor market, as discerning drinkers opt for the quality offered by smaller labels ahead of quantity and value. According to the Brewers Association in the United States, a genuine craft beer-maker must be "small, ...