Blogs

Some blogs we like - mostly wine related but could be food or anything. To be here they must be regularly updated, a bit more interesting than just wine reviews and make us smile when we read them.  The latest addition will be at the top, then the others are alphabetical within Countries - NZ first.

Rathfinny Estate (UK)

A new vineyard, planted March 2012 especially for sparkling wine production. Follow their progress through the highs and lows of their project.

Link: rathfinnyestate.posterous.com/


Advintage (NZ)

Blog by Mac (John) Macpherson, Advintage Wine Warehouse Hawkes Bay; he's one of the good guys in the industry, lots of fun and sells lots of good wine.

Latest blog entry: GOLD at the NEXUS AWARDS! Read More


Annabel Langbein (NZ)

A great New Zealand foodie, author, TV show, down to earth food presentation. What more could you ask in food?

Link: blog.annabel-langbein.com/?p=969


Belinda Jackson (NZ)

Independent wine consultant, author, MC, wine show director and all round fabulous wine person. Now NZ based with European, British and NZ wine experience.

Link: belindaljackson.wordpress.com/


Bob`s Wine Reviews (NZ)

An international wine judge, Bob judges wine professionally in ten countries and contributes regularly to publications around the world. His specialty is New Zealand wine.

Latest blog entry: Marlborough vintage small but quality looks good (so far) Read More


Jane Skilton, MW (NZ)

Originally from London, Jane has lived in Auckland since April 2000. She writes about wine, teaches wine education, reviews wines and judges wines in many of New Zealand's wine shows.

Link: www.mottledoyster.co.nz


Jayson Bryant (NZ)

Jayson Bryant has created a first-of-its-kind in New Zealand web show that will entertain and enlighten while revealing the personalities behind New Zealand wine brands.

Latest blog entry: Saint Clair Family Estate New World Producer of the Year Read More


Lady Parker Wine (NZ)

Lady Parker is mad about wine, food and all things flavour; dedicated to presenting the best of the flavour industries in an entertaining, innovative and engaging way.

Latest blog entry: Review: A simple but polished formula at O?Connell Street Bistro, Auckland (NZ) Read More


Lauraine Jacobs (NZ)

Food and wine writer, freelance consultant and author of eight cookbooks and working on three more.

Link: www.laurainejacobs.co.nz/blog


Misha`s Vineyard (NZ)

Blog by Misha, who with husband Andy, owns Misha's Vineyard - spectacular Central Otago location. Wines not bad either! One to watch....

Link: www.mishasvineyard.com/participate/misha-blog/


Neil Hodgson (NZ)

Nelson based, Neil's blog includes thoughts on many of the wines he tastes and archives the many columns he writes.

Link: winebarrelnz.blogspot.com


NZ Wine Directory (NZ)

On their blog John and Glenys Bartlett post an occasional selection of news, views, tastings, events and other information about the New Zealand Wine Industry and online wine community.

Latest blog entry: Villa Maria Estate celebrating 50 years Read More


Palliser Estate (NZ)

Martinborough winemaker, blog entries by many of the team including owner Richard Riddiford.

Latest blog entry: 2012 vintage update Read More


Raymond Chan`s Wine Reviews (NZ)

Raymond also blogs as Winenoter (featured on this list as well and each blog is featured here in its own right). His blog comments on news, show results, books, opinions, tastings.....

Link: raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz/blog/general-blog


Winenoter (NZ)

A somewhat "irreverent" posting of personal wine thoughts of Raymond Chan, often featuring aged wines from his personal cellar. His Wine Reviews blog is also featured on this page, both earn their places here.

Latest blog entry: Out of the Way Euro-Whites Read More


Rebecca Gibb (NZ)

A freelance drinks journalist based between the UK & NZ, Rebecca writes for a number of international publications and has just passed the first stage of her MW qualification.

Latest blog entry: The effects of global warming in Champagne Read More


Regional Wines (NZ)

Founded in 1987, Regional Wines & Spirits has become one of New Zealand's largest single-shop liquor businesses; running a comprehensive tasting and educational program.

Link: www.regionalwines.co.nz/wine-content.aspx/wine-blog


Ruby Andrew (NZ)

An award-winning writer and marketer - a Canadian who arrived on New Zealand shores 10 years ago and since then has worked almost exclusively within the wine industry.

Latest blog entry: Time for London & Lord?s Read More


Saint Clair Family Estate (NZ)

Family owned Marlborough winery - one of New Zealand's most awarded.

Latest blog entry: Universal Love for Saint Clair Read More


Seresin Estate (NZ)

Seresin's Fourth Estate - News and Goings-On from their organic and biodynamic wine estate in Marlborough, New Zealand.

Latest blog entry: Wellington's 2012 'Capital Awards' Read More


Sue Courtney (NZ)

Blog of Vinous Ramblings - Sue Courtney has created Wine of the Week (wineoftheweek.com). She has a passion for wine, and is a former wine competition judge.

Latest blog entry: Just where do you buy that wine George Wyndham? Read More


Two Paddocks (NZ)

Mostly written by proprietor, Sam Neill, this is one of the most amusing wine blogs around we (winejobsonline) think - and zillions agree!

Latest blog entry: Piglet Blog -- Ginger a Mum Read More


Winedown (NZ)

Paul Tudgay, part of the team at Queenstown Resort College, wine educator, trained sommelier, spreading the good word of wine.

Link: www.winedown.co.nz/blog/


Yvonne Lorkin (NZ)

Wine Editor: Dish Magazine, Wine Reviewer Radio NZ National Afternoons with Jim Mora + Classic Hits 89.5FM. Weekly Wine Columnist for 9 New Zealand newspapers, Show Judge, MC...

Latest blog entry: John Buck Inducted into Wine Hall of Fame Read More


James Halliday, Wine Companion (Australia)

Respected wine critic and vigneron James Halliday is one of the world's leading authorities on Australian wine.

Latest blog entry: The Finest Wines of Burgundy ? Bill Nanson (University of California Press) Read More


Drinkster (Australia)

By Philip White

Latest blog entry: STEINGARTEN: SAVED; THEN DILUTED Read More


New Ruby Press (Australia)

New Ruby Press is a blog about wine, people, culture and place, but mainly about wine. By Andrea Frost.  

Latest blog entry: A Quick Lesson on Wine and Life Read More


Oz Wine Review (Australia)

Andrew Graham's website (Australian Wine Review or ozwinereview for short) is dedicated to talking about everything vinous.

Latest blog entry: Video: 4 years as a wine blogger Read More


Real Australian Wines (Australia)

Blog of Max Allen.... Melbourne based wine columnist, contributor, editor, author and judge.

Link: realaustralianwines.blogspot.com/


The Wine Guide (Australia)

The Wine Guide team of Ben Edwards and Dan Sims (pictured) and Alexis Brock are all sommeliers.

Link: www.thewineguide.com.au


Wining Pom (Australia)

Patrick Haddock talks Australian wine

Latest blog entry: Some thunder from Tanunda Read More


Natalie McLean (Canada)

To fund her late-night vinous habits, Natalie MacLean holds down day jobs as a wine writer, speaker and judge.

Link: www.nataliemaclean.com/blog


Sarabande Wines (France)

Paul and Isla Gordon founded Domaine La Sarabande in Faugeres, France, in 2009; because of the kiwi / ANZAC connection (Aussies who've both worked in NZ wine industry), their blog's an interesting read.


Latest blog entry: Read More


Wine in India (India)

A blog that uncorks Indian wine business and culture. By Siyamalan.

Link: siyamalan.oldgrape.com


Andrew Jefford on Decanter (UK)

Award-winning writer Andrew Jefford's Monday column on Decanter.com

Latest blog entry: Jefford on Monday: Princes, Princesses and Paupers Read More


Jamie Goode (UK)

Jamie Goode is a London-based winewriter, book author and prolific blogger - currently wine columnist with UK national newspaper The Sunday Express, and publisher of wineanorak.com.


Latest blog entry: Lethbridge, a winery built of straw Read More


Jancis Robinson, MW (UK)

Jancis Robinson, MW and OBE, has been writing about wine since 1975 and is responsible for some of the world's most respected books on wine.

Link: www.jancisrobinson.com


Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier (UK)

London-based, independent wine consultant and award-winning sommelier, expert on many countries' wines, with a fondness for New Zealand, food and wine...

Link: www.robertgiorgione.com/


Tim Atkin, MW (UK)

Master of Wine, presenter, wine judge, critic and photo-journalist, Tim has just won the Louis Roederer International Wine Website of the Year Award 2011.

Link: blog.timatkin.com


Terroirist (USA)

A daily wine blog from one of a few contributors, headed by David White -US focus.

Link: blog.terroirist.com


Wine Spectator (USA)

Blog posts by James Laube, Harvey Steiman, Tim Fish, Thomas Matthews, James Molesworth, Bruce Sanderson.

Link: www.winespectator.com/blogs



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