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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Smith & Sheth Cru Kawarau Pinot Noir 2019

Smith & Sheth Cru Kawarau Pinot Noir 2019

From Kawarau/Gibbston in Central Otago. Fermented in open-top fermenter to 13.7% alc, aged 10 months in barrels, 28% new oak. Under screwcap. Bright glossy pale to medium ruby.  Red cherry …

interviews

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Paul MaSON

Winemaker series: Paul Mason

I met Paul Mason last year, at the excellent Jervois Supper Club series of evenings run by Glengarry in Auckland. He had recently moved over to the Nga Waka label …

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