Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
Poppies – Old World Romanticism From Martinborough Terroir
We’re thrilled to expand the legendary Poppies Martinborough range with the latest addition to our stable: their incredible Pinot Gris!
No Illusions, Only Decoys!
New to New Zealand from the Napa Valley is Duckhorn Vineyard's spin-off: Decoy! Quality wine at an approachable price point!
Anthea: Your Newest Sober-Curious Crush
Anthea Botanical Spritz is a brand new non-alcoholic to the market that offers a refreshingly delicious alternative to wine and cocktails.
Focus On: Organic Wines
Organic wine: a fad or the future? Here at Dhall & Nash it’s been a subject of lively discussion. In this Focus On we're taking a closer look.
Levant Rising: The Forgotten Vinous Homelands
Outdating even the most established old-world sites, the Levant is home to just Château Marsyas and Domaine de Bargylus, but wine itself.
Vinous Hope Amongst Gabrielle’s Devastation
As Hawkes Bay's 2023 wines start coming through, take a look at where they came from after Cyclone Gabrielle's Devastation of the region.
Réserve Billecart’s Back, Baby!
Fret no more, this Summer we've been allocated enough Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve to satisfy everyone's sparkling appetite!
Sun and Splendour at WBC
The enigmatic Owner-Chef, Clay Toomer, comes to join us. He has not one, not two, not three, but four types of oysters. I ask for creamy and salty,…
Hawkshead: Six 5-Star Wines
Congrats to Hawkshead as we celebrate their ever hard work paying off with six of their latest vintages sweeping the high score reviews!
L’Oratoire des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
In the famed vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it doesn’t get more “benchmark” than Maison Ogier’s L’Oratoire des Papes.
Bordeaux 2020: A Classical Vintage
Bordeaux has produced a very fine 2020 vintage, the third in a row, despite having endured a difficult year brought on by multiple challenges
*Chef’s Kiss* Margaritas – Introducing the Famed Besos!
BESOS is the supremely slurp-worthy Margarita premix crafted to heavenly perfection by Mexican maestro, Chef Luis Cabrera. This is his signature…
Champagne & French Fry Day: Top Notch Pairing
Here in NZ, chips, or French fries, are a real national treasure. To celebrate Champagne & French Fry Day we’ve paired eight of our Champagnes (and…
Sparkling Red Sangria
Elevating the tasty, Spanish party punch that everyone knows and loves with a bit of Aussie sparkle.