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John Learns from the Masters at Château Margaux

John Learns from the Masters at Château Margaux

Originally published in Te Motu Tidings No. 3 (April 1997), this article documents John Dunleavy's experiences working the 1996 vintage at Château Margaux under the guidance of Dr Paul Pontallier....

John Learns from the Masters at Château Margaux

Originally published in Te Motu Tidings No. 3 (April 1997), this article documents John Dunleavy's experiences working the 1996 vintage at Château Margaux under the guidance of Dr Paul Pontallier....

How Te Motu Began

How Te Motu Began

Adapted from Te Motu Tidings (1994), written by Terry Dunleavy. When people ask how Te Motu began, the answer starts not on Waiheke Island, but in Hawke's Bay. After completing...

How Te Motu Began

Adapted from Te Motu Tidings (1994), written by Terry Dunleavy. When people ask how Te Motu began, the answer starts not on Waiheke Island, but in Hawke's Bay. After completing...

Aging Red Wines

Aging Red Wines

Many wines available today can be enjoyed right after you’ve bought them. In some cases, however, it may be worth buying a bottle (or a case) of a good vintage...

Aging Red Wines

Many wines available today can be enjoyed right after you’ve bought them. In some cases, however, it may be worth buying a bottle (or a case) of a good vintage...

Red Wine Food Pairings

Red Wine Food Pairings

There’s nothing like enjoying a fine wine with a meal. It’s a simple way of making any meal feel a little more indulgent or mark it as a special occasion....

Red Wine Food Pairings

There’s nothing like enjoying a fine wine with a meal. It’s a simple way of making any meal feel a little more indulgent or mark it as a special occasion....

What is a Bordeaux-Style Blend?

What is a Bordeaux-Style Blend?

To understand what a Bordeaux-style blend is, we must first understand a little bit more about the Bordeaux region and its wine tradition.

What is a Bordeaux-Style Blend?

To understand what a Bordeaux-style blend is, we must first understand a little bit more about the Bordeaux region and its wine tradition.