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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An evening with Gordon Russell
Gordon Russell spent over 30 years as the head winemaker at Hawke’s Bay’s Esk Valley winery, taking the helm in 1993 after joining as a cellar hand and assistant winemaker. …
Wine Tourism
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Latest Reviews
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Smith & Sheth CRU Cantera 2019
From a warm, dry vintage. The handpicked fruit (42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Tempranillo, 24% Cabernet Franc) was sourced from established vineyards in the stony river bed soils of the Gimblett …
interviews
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Winemaker series: Donald Van Der Westhuizen
The Moko Hills label is one that first crossed my path when I was working in Vic Road Wine Bar and Cellar, and many reps and winemakers would visit, selling …
Latest news
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Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection
Wairarapa Wine Region has unveiled the first Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection, a curated case of twelve Pinot Noir wines from the 2024 vintage, showcasing the diversity, character and quality …
