What’s in the cellar?
There’s a gentleman at FreshChoice Merivale’s Wine Cellar, Andy Gutschlag, who has a real understanding and appreciation for finding the perfect partnership between food and beverages. We caught up with Andy about his top tips. Can you tell us about yourself? I have spent most of my life in […]
Twilight in the Vines: CharRees Vineyard
Good things have always been said to come in small packages and when it comes to certain things in life, it’s all about quality over quantity. CharRees meets both these briefs in a small family owned boutique vineyard just off State Highway One on southern edge of Ashburton, just south […]
A noble tipple: Clark Estate Winery
Clark Estate Winery’s new wild-fermented range Clericus offers a broader, more sophisticated taste. A derivative of Clark, Clericus is a word associated with the most noble scholars in Roman society – and the exquisite selection is certainly worthy of its namesake. Slowly ageing since 2016, the Clericus range includes a […]
Seek Spy, find why: Spy Valley Wines
Hidden in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand, you’ll find family owned estate Spy Valley Wines featuring award-winning, sustainably crafted wines that capture the unique time and place of every harvest. Six varieties of grapes are grown on more than 160 hectares of pristine vineyards. It just so happens that […]
Time-telling tipple
When is the best time to drink wine? Day time? Night time? The correct answer is when the wine has reached optimum temperature. If wine is not served at an ideal temperature, the flavour profile can change dramatically. That is why family-owned winery Taylors Wines is featuring Optimum Drinking Temperature […]
On the grapevine
Raise a glass! It’s time to toast the most popular wine trends of 2019. Is more rosé on the way or is riesling the next big thing? We’ve got a sneak peek – after all, we heard it on the grapevine! Pink power Drumroll please… rosé is here to stay! […]







