Beverages
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CHEERS: In beer nirvana
Kiwi craft brews stand out at an Australian beer festival, writes Don Kavanagh. I’m not long back from a great beer experience in Australia, where I learned two things: I love smoked beers and...
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Don Kavanagh
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CHEERS: The proof of greatness
Don Kavanagh mixes with the best in a contest to find the nation’s best bartender. I was reminded again of just how good the New Zealand bar scene can be when I attended the national final of the...
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Don Kavanagh
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Wine of the Week: June '13
June 2nd Jim Barry The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 RRP $26.99This has been a cracking wine over several vintages and the latest addition is no different. It’s a lovely, clear red with...
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Viva's Top 50 Wines
Wine editor Jo Burzynska’s guide to the 2013 not-to-be-missed bottles on the market. The wines for the Viva Top 50 were chosen by Jo from new and recently tasted releases. These represent a...
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CHEERS: Strength in weakness
Low-alcohol beers can tickle the taste buds, as Don Kavanagh discovers. It’s amazing how strong the power of suggestion is. I remember being at a party many years ago when I was at school. We had...
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CHEERS: Do not lose your head
A neat layer of foam tells Don Kavanagh a perfect pint has been pulled. “Could you fit a double whisky in the top of that beer? You could? Well, fill it up with beer then.” I heard that exchange in...
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Pinot Noir - a wonderfully versatile wine
At Advintage we’ve always believed that a fundamental hallmark of good wine is if the last glass from a bottle is the one that you enjoy the most. Good wine unfolds as you drink it. New flavours...
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CHEERS: Fortify yourself
Hunker down for winter with a good port, suggests Don Kavanagh. With winter coming in, I’ve been turning my mind towards wintry red wines of late, and there are few more comforting bottles to have...
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Wine of the Week: May '13
May 5th Muddy Water Sugar Daddy Riesling 2008 RRP $44.95 From the Greystone winery in Waipara, this is a muscular dessert wine that delivers what it promises on the label. Heady aromas of quince,...
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CHEERS: Got that sinking feeling?
Next time, show restraint. It’s the best hangover ‘cure’, says Don Kavanagh. With all the talk about drink and drinking these days, I’m constantly amazed that no one ever mentions the H-word....
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