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Bulls Blood - Wine Icon of Hungary
Hungary

Bulls Blood - Wine Icon of Hungary

By Michael Hutton

Hungarian wines are little known in New Zealand, and indeed the rest of the world.  Perhaps most famous are the sweet wines of Tokaj, even...

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How to prepare for a winetasting

How to prepare for a winetasting

By Michael Hutton

So you've been invited to a wine tasting event!  Here are my top 3 tips to get the most of the experience: Go hungry -...

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Clos de Nouy Vouvray - Jewel of the Loire

Clos de Nouy Vouvray - Jewel of the Loire

By Michael Hutton

"Take another glass of wine. You’ve earned it. You must line your inside with velvet if you are going to pump at it like that...

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Ribera del Duero - Intense Tempranillos of Spain

Ribera del Duero - Intense Tempranillos of Spain

By Michael Hutton

Dominio Cair - Ribera del Duero After our focus on Rioja and Navarra, this week we focus on the wine region of Ribera del Duero...

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Montebuena Rioja - wines from the heart of Rioja Alavesa

Montebuena Rioja - wines from the heart of Rioja Alavesa

By Michael Hutton

Rioja is arguably the most famous wine region in all of Spain - producing fabulous red wines based made primarily from the native grape Tempranillo....

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Wineseeker is now eWine

Wineseeker is now eWine

By Michael Hutton

Wineseeker was a wonderful corner of the fine wine world in Wellington - something of an institution for over 17 years we served up countless...

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Central Otago - Mid Winter Day Two

Central Otago - Mid Winter Day Two

By Michael Hutton

Tuesday morning starts with a trip to Provisions – a quality café a short walk from our accommodation to prepare for a long day of...

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Central Otago - Mid Winter Visit - Day 1

Central Otago - Mid Winter Visit - Day 1

By Michael Hutton

At the invitation of Central Otago Winegrowers Association, Michael travelled down to the much-acclaimed wine regions across Central.  The trip starts on a postcard perfect...

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Christmas Bubbles: Save by the case!
Champagne Sparkling Wine Specials

Christmas Bubbles: Save by the case!

By Michael Hutton

What is the holiday season without a good glass of bubbles? We've got some new bubbles specials instore to tempt every taste and budget. Here...

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