The history of natural wine has largely been taught as a linear tale? But in scene that is anything but straight and narrow, does that really make sense? (These musings DO NOT include my shock at being reminded that the 2005 De Moor Chablis was on at Terroir for $54 a bottle- or my shock at how old I am that I worked somewhere when those were the prices!)

Stephen spends some time with La Ferme de Sato’s 2019 debut release.

Cheese, wine, and how to stay uncool in spite unstoppable trendiness. Caitlin’s rants on first Jura memories and the Percée du Vin Jaune.

As prices of good Burgundy continue to climb and the clamour for fewer and fewer bottles increases with global recognition of the pending shortage of Burgundy, Stephen looks inward to explore his own love-hate relationship with the region.

What do Ru Paul and refreshing, light red wines have in common? Probably nothing! But in case anyone also overthinks the use of language in wine, Caitlin has pulled the two together anyways.

The comparisons drawing the wines of New Zealand and Burgundy together are often parables linked to grape varieties. But is there something more Burgundian happening in New Zealand wine than just Pinot Noir?

In our end of year recap, here is a wee gem from Caitlin, penned during Budburst 2018 and musing on natural wine. Some soul food for thought this holiday season.

Hayden Penny, of The Supernatural, launches his own label of accessible, modern drinkable Hawke’s Bay wines from grower partners. Stephen shares his notes and thoughts on the wines from a preview tasting.

Sylvaine ponders wether natural wine means something completely different to the health-conscious crowd.

President and CEO of Estates & Wines for the Moët Hennessy Wine Division Jean-Guillaume Prats was in New Zealand late last week and he made the time for a handful of interviews to talk about the appointment of Yang Shen as the new Estate Director for Cloudy Bay as well as the strategy for the brand.

For any kind of more authentic or sustainable wine-making, the right stories will have to be told.

A few pointers on matching vietnamese food with wine and other drinks.

Stephen shares his thoughts on the latest releases from Felton Road, including an unexpected oddity from their cellar.

Elissa Jordan of Winefulness recalls her first "This is not wine" experience.

Join the conversation on the future of wine and wine-making in New Zealand.

Recap of the most recent tasting held at the Wine Sentience tasting room in Wellington City.