Wine Tourism
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Wairarapa: Martinborough pt.1
Moving on from the northern part of the Wairarapa region, head into the rather picturesque town of Martinborough. For the sheer number of wineries packed into one area, this place …
interviews
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Winemaker series: Jason Stent
I’m a big fan of the rich, generous wines from Bridge Pa fruit, and I’m pleased to make it over to Paritua, one of the mainstays of the region, for …
Latest news
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Mission Estate unveils fresh new look
Mission Estate Winery, an iconic New Zealand landmark, is excited to unveil a fresh new look for 2021. Established in the Hawke’s Bay in 1851, this launch coincides with its …
Latest Reviews
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Te Kairanga ‘Runholder’ Pinot Noir 2017
From the original landholdings of John Martin (founder of Martinborough), on the home block vineyard, comes this vibrant, dark crimson Pinot Noir. Floral and red-fruited on the nose with raspberry, …
WineFolio features
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The WineFolio Crystal Ball
Warning – none of this is to be taken too seriously… but I sat at the weekend, at the end of the first month of 2021 – with COVID knocking …