1. Sibling rivalry - NZ & Australian Cabernets (Issue 130 August 2008) : The worldwide craze for Shiraz has made Australian Cabernet Sauvignon a bit of a poor cousin, but the best Aussie Cabernets prove that it is still one of that country’s most successful red-wine ... 2. Sibling rivalry - NZ & Australian Merlots (Issue 130 August 2008) : New Zealand’s best Merlots show that some winemakers have come to terms with this grape variety, and how well Merlot flourishes in Hawke’s Bay. The top three wines in this tasting are worthy ... 3. Course You Can Do It - Issue 130 : KATHY PATERSON prepares a simple yet impressive three-course dinner for six. 4. High Country Heaven : LAURAINE JACOBS experiences the clear air, inspiring spaces and old-fashioned hospitality of the Maniototo. 5. Quicksmart: Family Meals : RAY McVINNIE makes cheap and cheerful family meals. 6. South To Serenity : Fringed by palms and golden sand, the entrancing spice coast of Kerala holds its history in the gentle grasp of the present, writes FIONA SMITH. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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