Grenache… the New Pinot Noir?

Grenache… the New Pinot Noir?

Why is Grenache so good? Grenache appeals to many, with its juicy, ripe red fruit, punctuated with spice notes like cinnamon, nutmeg or star anise, and the use of oak can also bring out vanilla and cloves. Pinot Noir and Grenache grapes are similar in that they both...
Getting Better with Age | Happy International Riesling Day

Getting Better with Age | Happy International Riesling Day

On March 13th, International Riesling Day, we tip our hat in respect to one of the oldest grape varietals in the world… Riesling!   Each grape varietal has its own place in the world of wine and there seems to be a wine out there for everyone. But today we...
Megan Jane Grenache Wins Local Gong

Megan Jane Grenache Wins Local Gong

WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting – Single Varietal Reds’ During our recent wine dinners in Auckland and Wellington, we had the pleasure of meeting David Walker Bell of WineFolio, who took a particular liking to our wines. He tasted a few wines in our range that night with...
IS ALL PINOT CREATED EQUAL? AND DO YOU THINK RED, OR WHITE?

IS ALL PINOT CREATED EQUAL? AND DO YOU THINK RED, OR WHITE?

When someone says ‘I’ll have a glass of Pinot’ do you think red or white? Most think Noir, but why? Pinot Gris (or Grigio) is just as common, isn’t it?   The answer is a firm yes! And yes, they are related, but they are also so different. ...