The Right Wine Glass – the Glass with Class There is nothing like a delicious glass of wine after a long day. Whether you prefer white or red, dry or sweet, wine is just one of those things that many people appreciate throughout the year, either with dinner or as a way to unwind. But did you know that there are different types of wine glasses and they’re made for various kinds of wine? These glasses can affect the taste of the wine and your experience with it, so you want to choose the right one based on your wine of choice. Bordeaux/Cabernet Sauvignon These are traditional glasses for red wi ..read more

Central Otago is one of the most famous New Zealand wine regions, located in the Southern part of South Island. The area is famous for the production of high quality Pinot Noirs exported worldwide, but it hides some white wines of outstanding quality. The region displays an unusual climate and landscape for grape growing. In fact, it is surrounded by mountain ranges that create a rain shadow all over the Central Otago plateau. It means that the mountain ranges will block clouds of rain to get over the area, ensuring a dry climate all over the year. Central Otago seems like a desert, even thoug ..read more

Everyone in Central Otago and New Zealand at large knows Bannockburn for its high efficiency as regards wine production. Bannockburn is surrounded by mountains and one of the driest and warmest locations. The brambly and rich wines are made from Pinot Noir and have great aging potential. There are also different varieties of grape in the region – they include Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, and Pinot Gris. The Terrains of Bannockburn Bannockburn is about 20 miles away from Queenstown. At first, the terrain would serve as a great deposit for miners as its southern side was discovered to ..read more

There was a time when people considered only a few wine makers all over the world worth mentioning. You will have heard of places like Italy, France and the United States. However, more than a decade ago, New Zealand set out to double its wine exports to 2 billion per year. That goal has been achieved. To put this into perspective, since 2012 New Zealand has increased its number of wineries, increased the producing area of wine grapes, and increased its total production overall of wine during this time. In short New Zealand is now being talked about with some of the greatest wine pro ..read more

Excitement is mounting with New Zealand Rosé Day just around the corner on 5th February 2022. Established seven years ago, New Zealand Rosé Day is designed to raise awareness and support local producers of premium New Zealand Rosé. Even more exciting, New Zealand Rosé now offers a wide variety of sweetness, prices and styles, which is pivotal in its increasing popularity. Did you know that rosé wine has a long and textured history? In fact, some of the first wines ever produced were rosés. Let’s explore the fascinating story of this unique beverage. A Brief History Of Rosé Wine The origins of ..read more