30 Vintages of Pegasus Bay

This 2021 harvest, the acclaimed producer in the Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, is celebrating its 30th vintage. Established by Neurologist Ivan Donaldson, the family planted the vines themselves starting in the mid ’80s, and in the early years, made the first Pegasus Bay vintages out of their home garage in Christchurch until a proper winery could be built at the vineyard.  […]

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Predictions of an ‘Adelaide Hills’ vintage for the ages’

Wineries and grape growers in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills Wine Region are celebrating as the 2021 harvest draws to a close, set to be an outstanding vintage. Following the exceptionally difficult vintage of the previous year, many winemakers are breathing a sigh of relief as excellent, consistent weather conditions throughout the key ripening and harvesting season from late […]

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The Negroni

The Classic Negroni

Backstory The most widely reported version of this drink’s origin is that it was invented at Caffe Casoni in Florence, Italy in 1919. Legend tells that Count Camillo Negroni asked his friend, bartender Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his favourite cocktail – the Americano – by replacing the soda water with gin. Scarselli added an orange […]

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Glenfiddich Turns To Cognac Cask Finishing For Its Latest Premium Single Malt

Scotland’s Glenfiddich distillery has a long and noble history, with the first spirit emerging from its stills back in 1887. They produce a good number of expressions, with one of these being their more premium Grand Series (previous bottlings have included Grand Cru, finished in French cuvée oak casks,  and Gran Reserva, finished in Caribbean rum […]

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