Top 10 Tastings

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WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – single varietal reds

The last Top 10 Tasting of “single varietal reds” we did was back in October 2022, so it feels a bit overdue to be having another go. This benchmarking can …

WineFolio features

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A new release from Radburnd – the 2024 Syrah

After spending some time with Kate Radburnd during judging at the New Zealand International Wine Show this year, it was a lovely way to round out the week, to be …

The Tasting Table – September 2026

Forged in Fire – a book review

A one-off Tasting Table, at a special venue

Wine Tourism

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Yarra Giant Steps
Mondillo

Central Otago: from Bendigo to Wanaka to Pisa

Matt Connell Tasting Room view

Central Otago – Cromwell

Kawerau Gorge, Gibbston Valley

Central Otago – Queenstown to Gibbston (pt.1)

Mates barrel hall 2022

West Auckland – Part 3

Latest Reviews

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Astrolabe ‘Beacon Hill Vineyard’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Astrolabe ‘Beacon Hill Vineyard’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Using Sauvignon Blanc fruit from the Beacon Hill vineyard in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley. The bottle has a new style of label for the brand, designed in house by Arabella Waghorn …

interviews

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Winemaker series: Randal Peart

The reason I get to be talking to Randal Peart this morning, is the Waiheke Wine Month collaboration with my project – The Tasting Table. I bumped into Alex Perez …

Latest news

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Leftfield reveals bold new identity

Leftfield has unveiled a bold new visual identity and packaging refresh, designed to create stronger shelf standout, improve recognition and connect with a new generation of wine drinkers. The refresh …

Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection