Typhoons and Taiwan
Misha reports on our recent trip to the wonder island of Taiwan. My last visit to Taiwan was 28 years ago which coincided with a large typhoon which closed most …
Celebrating our Return to Hong Kong
Misha reports on our wonderful visit to Hong Kong in October. We arrived into Hong Kong on a Sunday just in time to catch the last day of the 5-day …
Rediscovering China
Misha reviews the recent return to China visit. After a gap of five years, Andy and I returned to China in October to reconnect with our wine distributor, TX Fine …
Opera at Otahuna
It’s not everyday that your wine rep is also an opera singer – and is also married to an opera singer, and happens to lives in a city where your …
2024 Vintage Report
Olly Masters, Winemaker reports on our 18th vintage. “The season was cooler than average with Growing Degree Days (GDDs) of 1040 on Misha’s Vineyard. (Misha’s Vineyard 14-year average is 1129 …
Friends Across South-East Asia
Misha’s blog on our recent trip to South-East Asia – March 2024 I think we’re always the happiest when we’re travelling – especially in Asia. The schedule for our pre-harvest …
Pinot and Ponant
Misha’s update on our recent opportunity to be the “Wine Guys’ on a luxury cruise – December 2023 Does it get any better than to be invited to join a …
Welcome Home – Fiji Style
Misha reports on our recent sojourn to Fiji.. November 2023 Andy and I love our trips to Fiji and we usually schedule an annual trip to work with our distributor, …
Reviews from Rebecca Gibb MW – Vinous
Rebecca Gibb MW has written two detailed reports for Vinous (vinous.com) covering New Zealand white wines in one article and the red wines in another published in April 2023. Reviews …
Misha’s Vineyard 2023 Harvest Report 17th Vintage
Summary The 2023 Season (Bendigo, Central Otago) Overall, it was an excellent season in Central Otago with warm temperatures and very little rainfall although it did have a few unusual …