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Mulled Wine
We ‘mull’ over this much loved hot concoction enjoyed very much in Winter. It has many unique names and styles; Glögg in Sweden, Glühwein in Germany, and Grzaniec Galicyjski in Poland or Coditum Paradoxum in Italy.
HAWKSHEAD Pinot Noir & Chocolate Mousse.
We celebrate with the best match made in culinary heaven; HAWKSHEAD Pinot Noir & Chocolate Mousse.
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A modern twist of the classic Duck a l’Orange
It’s a flavour explosion and a taste revelation when accompanied by a glass of HAWKSHEAD ‘Reserve’ Pinot Noir.
Self Pollination (Viticulture 101)
Grape vines can self-pollinate, they have both male and female reproductive characteristics and don’t need bees for pollination. A notable exception to the rule. But what many people don’t know is that flowering grape vines have the most delicious faint fragrance. Unworldly at dawn on a still morning.
The World through Rosé tinted glasses
Rosé,Often associated with all things chic, class and glamour or with a relaxed, easy-going lifestyle and so much more.
Sustainability Guardian
Engaging wine companies with conservation projects by Jean Grierson
Saving Endangered Flora & Fauna
In New Zealand, Denis Marshall’s best known as the Minister of Conservation who resigned after the Cave Creek tragedy. In Queenstown, he’s probably best known as the co-owner of Gibbston’s Hawkshead winery. But, as PHILIP CHANDLER explains, his biggest legacy’s likely to be helping save NZ’s endangered plants and wildlife.
Paul Cézanne, son of Provence & Post-Impressionist.
He moved a whole generation of painters towards early 20th century Cubism. Picasso referred to him as his “one and on...
A Toast to Claude Monet
Sadly we couldn’t travel in the Covid pandemic and it is still not as easy as it used to be. So revisiting my favour...
Titian's 'Bacchus and Ariadne'
The Renaissance was marked by the rebirth of the Classics in literature, language, architecture and art. Dionysus, th...
Dutch Renaissance
Elaborate still-life paintings were the equivalent of a social media post in the 17th Century at the Dutch Renaissanc...