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Pink the new black at 2019 New World Wine awards

October 11, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I know this will come as a shock to some of you, but I actually quite enjoy the odd glass of a good wine. The things I do in the name of work…! I like to think I’m not too...

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Can you? Toi Toi releases low-alcohol Sauvignon Blanc

December 9, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Ever wanted a delicious wine, but don’t want to drink too much alcohol, or take a whole bottle to the party? Finally, there’s an answer to this perennial issue: Toi Toi wines has released New Zealand’s lowest alcohol Sauvignon Blanc,...

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Always Fabulous: An interview with Lauraine Jacobs

September 25, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

In New Zealand, the name Lauraine Jacobs is as synonymous with food as Peter Jackson to film-making, or Lorde to singing. She’s well known for her work with magazines: formerly at Cuisine magazine, Lauraine now has a long-running food column...

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Restaurant review: 21 Days Bar & Brasserie

June 26, 2018 by Catherine Milford 4 Comments

North Shore ‘m’eatery reveals its secrets Eating out is one of my happy joys. Other people cooking, for a start, is always a great place to begin, but I learn so much about food by talking to, and tasting the...

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How do you pick your wine?

May 22, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Today I was lucky enough to be invited to a sneak peek of some of the wines that will be on show at the New Zealand Boutique Wine Festival next month. I managed to slot this wonderful opportunity to taste...

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