As we enjoy a moment to take a breather from our bustling lives, reflect on the past year, and eagerly embrace the adventures that 2024 holds, I sit back and ponder… and I can’t help but chuckle at the naïve dream I once had of a peaceful vineyard...
This year, the Eden Valley region experienced a wet and cool summer, shaping a growing season that tested our mettle and rewarded us with exceptional quality wines. With meticulous care and a dash of tenacity, our team navigated the challenges Mother Nature presented,...
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...
Wine Orbit is a wine review website highlighting wine excellence both in NZ and from wines around the world. Wines are blind tasted and reviews are written by Sam Kim who has been involved in the wine industry in NZ for the past 30 years; in hospitality, wine...
Bees are the unsung heroes of our planet. Without them we would not have most foods we enjoy, in fact, bees are so important to our livelihood, nearly two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural production benefits from bee pollination. This includes most of the...
Please join us in wishing Boss Megan (as even Trev affectionately calls her) a very happy birthday this month. Megan is the namesake of our Megan Jane Grenache and has been working with Trev since he founded Brockenchack. We put the tough questions to our Megan Jane...
