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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Forged in Fire – a book review

I recently had the chance to read a preview copy of the book from Destiny Bay founder Michael F. Spratt – a rollicking tale of how this excellent Waiheke wine …

A one-off Tasting Table, at a special venue

TRR: Taste the Top Wineries – a review

New releases from Mirae

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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Mills Reef Elspeth Chardonnay 2016

Mills Reef was founded in 1989 and became known for their reds from the Gimblett Gravels region as well as building a strong reputation for their Chardonnay – especially the …

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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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 …