Words, Wines & Wonders

From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.

Drinkin’ Hine, Feelin’ Fine

Whether you’re young, old, a whiskey-lover, or a wine-aficionado – Hine Cognac’s got you covered.


Staff Wine Focus with Wayne Alleyne

"A hidden gem in the Dhall and Nash portfolio."


Bohemian Wines: The Bohemian, The Poet & The Dancer

A red, a white and a rosé - a collection of beautifully crafted wines from hand-picked masters of craft around NZ.


Tango & Tipples: An Argentinian Wine Exploration

What comes to mind when one thinks of Argentina? Picturesque landscapes, tango, football, and of course, wine.


Staff Wine Focus with Shana Cameron

"It's Spring and what better wine to encapsulate the season than with Folium - Latin for leaf."


K Vintners: Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘n’ Raving Reviews

Bold, black and to-the-point - there’s nothing quiet about these substantial wines hailing from Washington state.


The Golden Trio: Virginia Dare

If you’re anything like us (and we know you are) a good story behind a wine makes it all the more enthralling.


The Golden Trio: Phantom by Bogle Vineyards

Self described as ‘hauntingly delicious,’ this wine is big. It fills a room (and your mouth) with its presence.


The Golden Trio: Château Souverain

The Château Souverain Chardonnay offers a plush texture and balanced acidity with a long, flavourful finish. Delish.


Staff Wine Focus with Aimée Hopwood

"The ultimate embodiment of freshness! Just so yummy"


The Race of a Lifetime

Our Promotions Coordinator Lucille Antoine shares her story about fighting for cause very close to her heart...


Eat Drink Love Ponsonby: Sapphire Series Events

Three collaborative events as part of the Eat Drink Love Ponsonby Sapphire Series.


Staff Wine Focus with Laura O’Loughlin

"One of the most iconic Champagnes with a reputation that precedes itself..."


Celebrating Burgundy Premier Cru

We held two outstanding dinners on the same evening for our Burgundy Premier Cru events. What a night!


Mollydooker: The Ultimate Wow-Inducing, Crowd-Pleasing Favourite

A powerhouse in every sense of the word, Mollydooker is a crowd-pleasing, wow-inducing, glass-filling favourite.


Staff Wine Focus with John Filmer

"Idiotic by name, but not by nature... A great Australian Shiraz!"


The Ins and Outs of Burgundy Crus

The more one learns, the more one realises how much remains to be learned of this magical place in east-central France.


Staff Wine Focus with Sweetha Shetty

"This wine is just as lovely as the winemaker herself, Julianne Brogden."


Les Merveilleux Producteurs: A Natural Wine-Matched Dinner

Four divine courses alongside a selection of the finest natural, biodynamic and organic wines from our portfolio.


Staff Wine Focus with Matt Haussrer

"This month has seen me salivating at the release of Mountford Estate's 2014 Hommage a l'Alsace..."