The first in a regular series where amateur wine connoisseur PETER GRIFFIN introduces us to some of the wines he loves – and explains what makes them great.
Food & Drink
A future for NZ wine tourism?
Before the Covid-19 restrictions, wine writer PHIL PARKER ran a thriving wine tourism operation. Now, he’s had to rethink everything.
Tuatara’s Pacific Pale Ale – a tropical idyll
Witchdoctor’s crafty beer correspondent HADYN GREEN sups on a uniquely southern hemisphere beer style that more of us should be drinking.
Decadent dessert, or slice of ill health?
With all the delicious and healthy alternatives now available, CARRIE STEELE wonders why chefs are still creating “decadent desserts”.
Behmor AB Plus coffee roaster review
Longtime coffee fiend CHARLES JAMESON got a yearning to roast his own beans. Read about his experiences with a popular home roaster.
Cooking the perfect roast spuds
PAT PILCHER knows a good roast spud when he eats one, so it stands to reason that he’s a bit of whiz when it comes to making them, too!
Vertical Take-Off – 12 Years Of Amisfield Pinot Noir
PETER GRIFFIN crowdfunded for a box of wine from Amisfield in Otago and an epic night of winetasting resulted.
We Need Closure – Why Cork Tops Carked It
Ever wondered why we seemed to change from cork tops to steel caps almost overnight in New Zealand? Wine expert PHIL PARKER has the answer.