Today, we’d love to introduce to another passionate woman in wine, talented landscape photographer and Waiheke resident, Kate Mandeno.
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Sip or Treat
Halloween is one of our favourite holidays but unfortunately here in New Zealand, you miss a bit of the experience… the trip to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin to carve, the hot apple cider with mulled spices, the crisp chill in the fall air and the nights that start to get dark just a little bit earlier. Read More
Sip Bits: Wine FAQ Vol.1
Isn’t it strange that most people are very comfortable talking about a recent meal with their friends or even reviewing it online but when it comes to wine it all suddenly feels very intimidating?
Wise & Wonderful Unicorns
These Wise and Wonderful Unicorn bubbles represent the wisdom and sageness of New Zealand wineries and winemakers to make the best bubbly they can from our pristine vineyards, combining the best winemaking techniques, combination and blends of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and extensive ageing regimens.
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The Show Pony Stable of Unicorns | No 1 Family Estate
Sparkling wines are an entity unto themselves. They are not as easy to make as still wines yet often do not get the love or attention they deserve. They are held up as poster children or brought out to do their special dance, but these unicorns are definitely to appreciate for everyday.
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Pink Unicorns
Now Pink Unicorns are a rare breed, often hard to find but yet so alluring that you must indulge when you encounter them. Always smelling of fragrant flowers with spice and fruit, they are vibrant, refreshing and magnificent examples of the magic that can be found in a bottle of bubbly.
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Millennial Unicorns
After a magical first NZ Bubbles Day in October we’ll now dive into The Year of the Unicorn. Read More
Sip: Stratum Wines from Sherwood Estate
Sherwood Estate’s Stratum collection offers an artful and fun perspective to wine. With their beautifully whimsical, creatively inspired labels, you definitely look twice. Read More
New World Wine Awards 2017, go beyond the go-to
Sometimes you would like your own personal shopper. Someone who gets your taste and takes the time to really sort through all the mis-mash (and there’s a lot!) in the world to make your choices clear and clean-cut.
Well, it may not be fashion, but with the New World Wine Awards, you basically have some of the best wine judges, winemakers and wine writers pre-sorting, hundreds and hundreds of bottles of wine to bring you the best. It’s a slam dunk. Read More
Sip: Matawhero Limited Edition Irwin Chardonnay 2016
The heritage of wine is always a special one. Years of hard work, the passion handed down from family member to family member and the legacy that is created.
We are excited to share a new wine with you today that is entering the ranks for family icon wines from a unique wine region and a rich family history. Read More
