Here we are, the Luscious Lushes, sitting around in the office after another crazy-busy day of wine hawking in Auckland. The big question now: what to write..er..drink..er write for the fabulous Verve mag?!?

We did briefly contemplate serious wine talk, but truly folks, there’s 100’s of serious publications out there, so for inspiration (thanks to an enquiring client) we pulled the cork on a vivacious little VIOGNIER (VIDAL-FLEURY 2009). Beautifully matched with leftover Coromandel Co. smoked fish and Wild Wheat ciabatta. So, we’ve decided to share the joy of what gems we’ve drunk of late… this is a going to be our version of a blog – a “magblog”!

... LaBarrique introduces Juliette Lynch as seen in Verve Magazine.

La Barrique is a familiar piece of the landscape to all those living and working in the Remuera-Newmarket area. The charming corner wine shop has stood the test of time, providing fine wines from New Zealand and around the world to the people of Auckland since 1991. Recently though, changes have been afoot, with Pam Reid, La Barrique’s owner retiring, and local wine talent Juliette Lynch taking over the management of the business. Energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about wine, Juliette has heaps of ideas  and plans to tweak the business here and there - thereby improving and adding to what  is already one of New Zealand’s top wine shops.

... All goodness!

• Well established (20 years in the business) • Listed by Cuisine Magazine as one of the top ten wine shops in New Zealand • Under new management • Range of wines to be bigger than before • Shop to be redecorated • Free parking at rear of shop • Buy your premium wine and meats from Bassett Road Butchery in one easy park • Wine matching suggestions • Gift buying advice • Will deliver to your home or office • Online ordering in the pipeline [Now LIVE] • Thursday night is (free) wine tasting night • Featuring Cuisine Magazine’s current flavour of the moment