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Southern Italian Exploration

By katie.merrie@wineseeker.co.nz

On 11 & 12 February we hosted tasting evenings exploring the wines of Southern Italy, more specifically the provinces of Campania, Puglia, and Sicily.  ...

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Wine Club Changes

By michael@wineseeker.co.nz

As of today, our Wine-club changes kick in.   Some will be aware that the government recently implemented changes to the law around the sale...

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Startling Surprise, different glasses

By Michael Hutton

A familiar quandary in our household... what glass to use for which wine?  After Katie's Masterclass with Riedel glassware, we bit the bullet and bought...

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A picnic with friends, Beatles music, and good wine & food

By Katie Hutton

Last night, as part of the Wellington Summer City Festival, we went with our friends Dave & Amy White to the ASB Gardens Magic Concert...

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Okay, we are a bit late but we have now joined the world of blogging!

By katie@wineseeker.co.nz

Welcome to our new blog site where we will share our personal musings, opinions, and erratic thoughts into the wonderful world of wine and beer. Several different...

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Think local – Drink local

By katie@wineseeker.co.nz

At Wineseeker we pride ourselves in stocking local producers, both beer and wine. For me, the best of Wellington beer lies in the careful and...

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The Age(ing) of Riesling

By katie@wineseeker.co.nz

Some wine myths deserve to be busted. Many will know that I have been a long-time fan of Riesling.  If you’ve been (un)lucky enough to...

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Glassware Riedel

Do Riedel wine specific glasses actually make a real difference for wine enjoyment?

By Michael Hutton

This question has plagued me unanswered until recently.   I have been a sceptic.   Really, how much does a glass’ shape and size really matter?   In...

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Wine & Food Match Test #1: Seared Duck Breast with Cherries & Port Sauce with Marques De Riscal Rioja Reserva 2006

By Groupthought Collaborator

The other night, I was wanting to create a lovely romantic dining experience at home for my husband and I.  So I whipped out the...

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