PINOT Gris, that wonderfully French-origin wine the skin of whosegrapes gives it a nice pale salmon hue, is gaining plenty of fans hereamongst those who enjoy how it matches our bourgeoning fondness forspicy Asian dishes. Philip Shaw and Debbie Lauritz, the winemaking team behind theboutique Climbing Wines at the high, cool climate Orange in the […]
PINOT Gris, that wonderfully French-origin wine the skin of whosegrapes gives it a nice pale salmon hue, is gaining plenty of fans hereamongst those who enjoy how it matches our bourgeoning fondness forspicy Asian dishes. Philip Shaw and Debbie Lauritz, the winemaking team behind theboutique Climbing Wines at the high, cool climate Orange in the […]
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Adventure Associates introduces two new ‘top-end’ products to its extensive Latin American portfolio. The superb M.V. Atmosphere, a state-of-the-art expedition cruise vessel offers guests an unique opportunity of exploring Patagonia by air, land and water. Thanks to a first rate crew and a cutting edge air and water transport system, M.V. Atmosphere can deliver the […]
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Ice thwarts Antarctic tour – The Press – Get the latest local, national and world news from Christchurch’s daily newspaper: “An ice-strengthened Antarctic tour ship attempting to re-enact Ernest Shackleton’s expedition a century ago has failed to even reach the continent because of ‘crazy’ ice conditions blocking its path.”
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