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How-to Caviar
To open a tin of caviar, you can use a caviar key or the end of a teaspoon. If you have a caviar key, place it along the edge of the lid and tilt it upwards. You can use a teaspoon in the same way. Read More... -
Loire Valley, a region of castles and iconic wines
The Loire Valley is a treasure trove of culinary delights, with its vineyards producing some of the world's finest wines and its dairies crafting award winning cheeses. Read More... -
Organic & Biodynamic Alsace
Some of the most exciting wines in the world now come from vineyards that are worked biodynamically, and many of them can be found in Alsace. Read More... -
Unlock Absinthe's mysteries
Absinthe: Taste the forbidden myth. We love Absinthe. Yet, this herbal drink is one of the world’s most misunderstood spirits. Read More... -
What is En Primeur?
En Primeur is a foreign term to some, but it essentially means ‘wine futures’. This is a practice which is most common in Bordeaux, where where wine is bought while it’s still in the barrel and shipped to its destination when bottled 2-3 years later. Read More... -
Demystifying Cognac and Armagnac
Discover the difference between Cognac and Armagnac, France’s most famous spirits! Read More... -
A revival: Madiran, the land of Tannat
A hidden corner in France's Southwest, Madiran is home to the Tannat grape and rich, powerful wines Read More... -
En Primeur, c'est quoi?
En Primeur is a foreign term to some, but it essentially means ‘wine futures’. It’s an arrangement where wine is bought while it’s still in the barrel and shipped to its destination when bottled 2-3 years later. Read More... -
Natural wines - Let Scott tell you more!
Why the buzz about natural wines? Scott has put together this little video for you Read More... -
Watch JC introduce the Loire Valley
Come with JC to the Loire, the home of the Chenin Blanc grape. He is taking you to the rolling valleys of Vouvray, Jasnières and Savennières Read More... -
Anis de Flavigny, France’s oldest brand produces vegan candy
In the heart of the Burgundy region, the Anis de Flavigny factory has been located within the same ivy-covered Benedictine abbey for the last 400 years. Read More... -
Tom Scully - Tour de France Interview
Meet Tom Scully, a Kiwi who grew up in Central Otago and was selected to compete for the first time in the Tour de France 2018. He is about to share with us Read More... -
Fun Facts about Burgundy
When we think about French wine, Burgundy is in everyone’s thoughts. It's known it offers some of the most expensive and quality wines but what else do you know about it? Read More... -
Know your rosé? Here’s your go-to guide
It all began in the picturesque region of Provence and thankfully made its way to Aotearoa. We’ve broken down the French rosés into regions and how to pick them. Read More... -
Wine and Cheese matching for summertime
As the evenings get longer and the weather gets warmer, outdoor dining becomes more and more accomplishable. There is no better time of year to fire up the barbecue, crack open a bottle and enjoy the best time of year. Read More... -
Northern Rhône - The Terrific Trio
As we enter the cooler seasons it is time to pick up the weighty, bolder reds that winter demands. We have a whole lot of outstanding wines from the Northern Rhône that will get us through the months of hibernation ahead. Read More... -
The Art of Chablis
Chablis, many of you would be familiar with this name, but may not know the significance behind the wine or its place of origin. Chablis is a winegrowing region in the north eastern part of Burgundy. Read More... -
Calvados: A true savoir-faire
Calvados, in basic terms, is French apple brandy and only from the Normandy region. Calvados has a timeline that looks something like this: fruit to cider to Calvados. Read More... -
The Beaujolais Nouveau effect
"Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive!" is what people all over France announce as the third Thursday of November comes around every year. Read More... -
The Merlot Grape
International Merlot Day is here and we are raising a glass to this versatile grape. Read More... -
The origin of Champagne
Friday the 20th of October is global Champagne day and all over the world bottles will be popped in acknowledgement of this fabulous wine. Read More... -
Armagnac - How to read a label
Armagnac is distilled from white wine grapes and not surprisingly it must be produced in the Armagnac region, located in South West France. Read More... -
The true Caviar pioneers
Caviar, one of the world’s oldest delicacies, even before the time of Champagne, has exceptional qualities that have formed the products high reputation. Read More...
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