Top 10 Tastings

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WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Sauvignon Blanc

Welcome to the Top 10 Tasting of Sauvignon Blanc – the last time I did this varietal was around two and a half years ago – so we’re definitely due …

WineFolio features

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On ‘International wines’

Arranged by Peter Maude Fine Wines, and hosted by the NZ School of Food and Wine this week – I had a chance to catch up on the new releases …

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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Passage Rock Reserve Syrah 2013

Passage Rock Reserve Syrah 2013

From the excellent 2013 vintage, this producer on Waiheke Island has a great reputation for their Syrahs. Sealed under screwcap. A deep opaque ruby colour in the glass, with little …

interviews

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Winemaker series: Stewart MacLennan

I’m in Marlborough to gather stories for the website, and I get the chance to sit and have a yarn with Stewart from Saint Clair over a relaxed lunch and …

Winemaker series: Jordan Hogg

Winemaker series: Matthew Ward

Latest news

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with Taylors

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Taylors

To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse on 17 February 2026, family-owned wine brand Taylors Wines introduces two exclusive Lunar New Year gift boxes featuring wines …