By Robert Giorgione on September 27, 2012
It gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of two new products within the roving sommelier “An Epicurean Odyssey” range. Ready in time for 2013, two new calendars are available for purchase from early autumn 2012 onwards. 2013 New Zealand calendar (colour version) 2013 New Zealand calendar (black and white version) If you scanned [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on April 12, 2012
For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo below and try to think of a caption, which you feel most appropriate. I took this photo in Winter 2011 whilst visiting Bistro di Vin in Soho, London and attending a tasting of Te Whare Ra wines. It features two great sommelier friends - Roberto della Pietra of Gauthier [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on March 10, 2012
For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo below and try to think of a caption, which you feel most appropriate. I took this photo in Autumn 2011 whilst visiting Hush Heath Estate in Kent, South-east England and attending the Riedel/English Sparkling wine masterclass and glassware workshop. It features Georg Riedel of Riedel [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on February 13, 2012
For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo below and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. I took this photo in Spring 2006 whilst visiting New Zealand and working vintage harvest in Marlborough. It features two famous Kiwi winemakers – Ivan Sutherland (far left) and [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on February 8, 2012
This blog article features a ‘snapshot’ of one of my favourite regions within New Zealand – Canterbury and Waipara. Less than an hour’s drive north of the city of Christchurch in Canterbury, the wine region of Waipara first captured attention when plantings in the ealy 1980s yielded Amberley Riesling. The region has always been known [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on January 6, 2012
During the first week of each month, I will post this on my blog. For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. I took this photo in November 2010 during The Providores “Pop Up” Restaurant. It features [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on December 13, 2011
Owing to an overwhelming popular demand, a fabulous opportunity, a dash of inspiration from award-winning wine writer Tyson Steltzer and a mere smidge of sceptism, it gives me great pleasure to announce that my self-published book “An Epicurean Odyssey: A Road Trip Around New Zealand” is now available as an eBook. Rest assured my dear [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on December 6, 2011
During the first week of each month, I will post this on my blog. For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. I took this photograph in May 2006 whilst working vintage harvest at Isabel [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on November 19, 2011
It gives me great pleasure to announce a very special offer. My dear friends, readers and followers, you have the wonderful opportunity to purchase a copy of my “An Epicurean Odyssey: A Road Trip Around New Zealand” 2012 Vineyard Calendar. It will make the ideal gift for anyone, especially those who enjoy New Zealand and photography and [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on November 3, 2011
During the first week of each month, I will post this on my blog. For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. I took this photo whilst spending time at Dog Point Vineyard winery in [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on October 31, 2011
I deliberately chose this iconic Kiwi place to be on the front cover of my book “An Epicurean Odyssey: A Road Trip Around New Zealand” and the 2012 calendar. Nin’s Bin Crayfish Shack, Kaikoura Coast, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand - not only does it completely encapsulate the spirit of adventure and journey throughout my book, [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on October 19, 2011
During the first week of each month, I will post this competition on my blog. For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. Please note: comments will be moderated before approval. A great prize is up [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on July 29, 2011
During my time gallivanting around the globe in my guise as the roving sommelier, this is a photograph which I have taken on my website gallery. To make it into a bit of fun, we will guess “Where was this photo taken”? In addition, this time you’re in for a treat as the lucky winner [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on May 28, 2011
This is a photograph which I have taken on my website gallery. To make it into a bit of fun, we will guess “Where was this photo taken”? In addition, this time you’re in for a treat as the lucky winner will receive a free copy of my new book. “An Epicurean Odyssey – A Road Trip Around [...]
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