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The time had come to say our good-byes to Hawke’s Bay and our good friends at Alpha Domus winery, but not before a proper celebration. Paul Ham, GM of Alpha Domus prepared a whole lamb cooked on-the-spit for us, and also opened some very special wines. The 1998 Alpha Domus “Navigator” was not only the oldest wine I tasted in … Read More
It’s almost that time of year again–Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate your sweetheart and enjoy something sweet. According to a 2009 study, more than 58 million pounds of chocolate will be sold during Valentine’s week. Ever wondered what to sip while enjoying some Valentine’s chocolate? We will suggest a few of our favorite chocolate and wine pairings for your … Read More
Saturday, January 30th Today I returned to the Hawke’s Bay Opera House for the New Zealand Syrah Symposium. James Halliday, one of the most respected experts in Australia, opened the conference with a lecture on Australian Shiraz. Australia has taken a big hit in the United States market recently, having lost its luster and status as the wine to buy … Read More
How to Taste Wine Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes, but there is much more to wine than this basic definition. Wine tasting can be a very complex process, so this post is aimed to simplify the process. The three basic steps of wine tasting are appearance, smell and taste. First, pour a taste (1-2 oz.) into … Read More
Friday, January 29th Today I attended the New Zealand Cabernet Merlot Forum at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House. It was a super intense day of lectures and tastings. At times it was a little too technical for me with case studies of chemistry, vine ecophysiology and canopy management. There were about 150 attendees with local New Zealand wine growers, interspersed … Read More
Thursday, January 28th I made it to New Zealand safely! We truly hit the ground running upon our arrival, but first about the journey. It was one of the longest and most grueling I have endured. 36 hours of taxis, planes and buses door-to-door. To fully understand New Zealand you have to realize how far away it is. It is … Read More
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