Do you plaster #yeswayrose all over your Instagram account, or are you yet to find one that really floats your boat? There’s so much more to rosé than the three P’s – Pale, Pink and Provence. Rosé has been in growth mode for several years and with a huge number of New Zealand brands producing […]
Whilst dining at MASU by Nic Watt, you can’t help but notice the divine smoky aromas from the Robata Grill wafting through the restaurant. The Robata Grill is a cooking style that has been used in Japan for centuries; in the days of the samurai, an open fireplace, or Robata, would be found in the […]
Whether you’re searching for the perfect business lunch location, a beautiful spot to enjoy with a special someone or after work snacks and drinks, MASU by Nic Watt has you covered. MASU’s delicious $49 Sashimi and Sushi lunch platter (available Monday to Saturday from 12pm-3pm) will have you closing deals whilst wowing your clients at […]
The ambience and style of a restaurant adds to the dining experience and at MASU, it’s all in the details. Walking up the stairs to the restaurant entrance, you are greeted with the beauty of perfectly manicured hanging cherry blossoms to your right and the intriguing fortune blocks, wishing you luck and protection, to your […]
Every chef knows a brilliant dish starts by using the greatest of ingredients and Nic Watt’s philosophy is simple: “Use fresh local ingredients, enhance the natural flavours of each dish and let the food speak for itself.” Having searched out and found top quality, passionate, ethical and sustainable producers, you can be sure that every […]
The standard Sunday brunch is so last year! The Nichiyo Brunch at MASU by Nic Watt is the exciting and delicious option you’ve been searching for. Goodbye boring bacon and eggs, here you will dine on the freshest sashimi and sushi, succulent chicken and dishes straight off the famous robata grill. Make your way through […]
Shiraz and Syrah are one and the same. Shiraz is used in Australia, but not exculsively, as South Africa also produces Shiraz, and Syrah is the name used for this variety around the rest of the world. A dark skinned variety, Syrah originated in the Rhone region of France and is strongly influenced by the […]
Winter is here, the days are shorter and the temprature has dropped and our minds naturally turn to delicious red wines on those chilly nights. However it’s important not to forget about the rich, spicy, textural and luscious white wines that are also perfect winter warmers! I‘m very excited about these wines, with a focus […]
When an iconic New Zealand vineyard like Matawhero release a tribute wine you know it will be outstanding. The Irwin Chardonnay is named in honour of the founders of Matawhero, the late Bill Irwin and his son Denis, who are recognised as industry leaders in modern viticulture. Great wine comes from great vineyards. Using only […]
New Zealand’s wine industry hosts many wine festivals throughout year; Waiheke Wine and Food, Toast Martinborough, Hawke’s Bay F.A.W.C and the North Canterbury Wine and Food festival, to name just a few. The one I look forward to visiting every year is New Zealand’s longest running, the Marlborough Wine and Food festival held at Brancott […]
Driven by the preservation of provenance, progressive thinking, sustainability and excellence; Australia’s most historic family-owned winery have released their Samuel’s Collection which embodies these virtues and more. Celebrating founder Samuel Smith’s spirit of independence, along with the most beloved and iconic varietals from the Barossa region, Yalumba have unveiled their striking new clocktower icon on […]
You’re out for dinner and feeling adventurous, it’s time to try something new! Browsing the wine list you flick past the usual suspects, Sparkling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and you stop at the wines listed as “Other”, or perhaps it’s called “Unique Wines” or “Interesting Varieties”. No matter the name, here is where you […]
The increased popularity of rosé, making #DrinkPink, #YesWayRose and #Brose trending hashtags all over the world, has also made a huge impact on sparkling wine. Sales of rosé champagne have sky rocketed in recent years opening the market to many new world wine brands. Who produced the first sparkling Rosé and when has been hotly […]
Non Vintage Methode Traditionnelle is the true definition of a house style. Produced using a base wine, which is a blend of multiple vintages, the highly skilled Cellar Master or blender strives to produce a wine that consistently replicates the wines before it. Each house or brand has a different style; using different blends of […]
