Author Archives: Paul Tudor

I am going to be bouncing around a bit for the next few posts. Which means I will be jumping back to Day 1 at some point, but trust me, that will not matter. What some may not realise is … Continue reading →

After an outstanding walk around tasting at Amisfield winery, and an even more outstanding morning tea, we were all split up to go to different wineries. I think I lucked in – always wanted to see the cave at Gibbston … Continue reading →

There were officially meant to be 68 wines. But there were actually 73 wines in the room. Some of the wines ran out… And Unfortunately I didn’t get to five wineries, so I got to taste and write notes on … Continue reading →

Today I arrived in Queenstown – this is the very first time that I have been invited to the Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration and I really have Paul Pujol, from Prophet’s Rock, to thank for that. The event started … Continue reading →

Bell Hill Old Weka Pass Road Chardonnay 2014 (screwcap) 13% Highly aromatic, struck match and pepper touches, the fruit more restrained, pineapple, marmalade perhaps. Linear palate, both acid and alcohol are firm, mouthfeel creamy but not soft. A complex, savoury … Continue reading →

In late 2010, having been in Germany for three days already, I boarded a bus in the Rheingau for a trip downriver, towards the confluence with the Mosel, along with a number of MWs and MW students. However not long … Continue reading →

Disclosure of interest: Paul Tudor MW is a member of Fish & Game and Forest & Bird, formerly member bodies of the Land & Water Forum and recently joined the Labour Party, however these views are his own   Jacinda … Continue reading →

My name is Paul Tudor, and I shout at my television set. Honestly, I thought I had it licked. I really did. It has been a difficult journey, but things were on the up and I thought blood pressure levels … Continue reading →

There is snow on the Olympic Ranges, they are not high, but it is starting to get nippy. Leaving Forks the road becomes a 60 mph zone once more and I motor on, trying to get to Swains General Store … Continue reading →

Clearing Olympia (you can see the Capitol dome from the freeway) it starts raining again. Everyone seems to drive over the limit in Washington, I try not to hold too many people up. I see a couple of logging trucks, … Continue reading →