David Rogers
David is a British expatriate in Hong Kong. Educated as an engineer but ending up in the financial industry, his 20-year love affair with wine led him to travel the WSET road and, having spotted a lack of quality, impartial and commercial-free wine writing in his chaotic city, started his own blog, The 23rd Parallel, at the end of 2015. A lover of all things vinous from New Zealand (which helps seeing as he’s married to a Wellingtonian), as well as good Pinot Noir and Riesling, he can also be found on Twitter via @the23rdparallel and facebook.com/the23rdparallel.
Articles by David Rogers
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Features
A History Of Wine In New Zealand 09.08.2016
David Rogers looks at the history of wine in New Zealand from 1818 to the present. Did you know Sauvignon Blanc only came on the scene in...
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A week in English wine 07.05.2016
David Rogers on why English wine is now worthy of conversation.
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Can a wine lose its mojo? 04.27.2016
Have you ever spent a memorable holiday in a wine-growing area, shipped your favourite wine home in the expectation of future enjoyment,...
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Adam Bilbey, Sotheby’s Head of Wine in Hong Kong 04.13.2016
"I think the Asian markets probably have more experience with trademark infringement than any other area of the world, so we see...
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Amanda Longworth of Berry Bros & Rudd in Hong Kong 03.03.2016
David Rogers talks to Amanda Longworth about studying to become a Master of Wine.
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Jennie Mack, Founder and Managing Director of the Asia Wine Service & Education Centre in Hong Kong 02.10.2016
"Strangely, the SARS outbreak in 2002 helped us. We saw a real increase in the amount of people enrolling for courses during the...
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Michael Palij of Hong Kong importer Vino Veritas 02.01.2016
"For the most part, wine is still about "face": at most demographic points it's about gifting, it's about being seen to be...
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James Rowell of Altaya Wines 01.25.2016
David Rogers talks to James Rowell of Altaya Wines, one of the largest importers and distributors of wine in Hong Kong, about how the...
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At the Foot of The Mountains: Interview with "Barologirl" Giulia Negri
Young but wise-beyond-her-years, Giulia Negri talks about finding her footing in Barolo.
Matrot Burgundy: In the Sixth Generation, Daughters Take Charge
"As winemakers we are obsessed with quality and we are aware that we are very lucky to take...
Natural Wines of the Aube: Turning Champagne Upside Down
Grower producers in Champagne's southernmost region are leading the way towards a new set of...
Ashbrook Estate: Showcasing the potential of Western Australia's Margaret River
Cath and Kingsley Edwards are a beaming, delightful Aussie couple you want to sit down for a...