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Trinity Hill ‘125 Gimblett’ Chardonnay 2019
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Trinity Hill ‘125 Gimblett’ Chardonnay 2019

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine, from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, and from the excellent 2019 vintage. Opens with a mouth-watering bouquet of grapefruit, cashew, nectarine and caramel, lit …

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Karikari Estate Syrah 2017
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Karikari Estate Syrah 2017

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the northernmost vineyard in the country, on the Karikari Peninsula, this Syrah is ruby red in the glass, with vibrant aromas of redcurrant, plum, white pepper and chamomile herbals. …

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Mills Reef ‘Elspeth’ Chardonnay 2019
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Mills Reef ‘Elspeth’ Chardonnay 2019

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The excellent 2019 harvest in Hawke’s Bay produced top quality fruit from the Riverview vineyard – one of our top vineyards with a rich history of Chardonnays being created over …

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CJ Pask ‘Roys Hill’ Chardonnay 2011
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CJ Pask ‘Roys Hill’ Chardonnay 2011

April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Gleaming bright and golden in the glass, with a flamboyant nose of pineapple, cashew, passionfruit, straw, baked apple strudel and jasmine. A few years (probably a few too many) in …

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Mount Riley ‘The Bonnie’ Pinot Rosé 2020
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Mount Riley ‘The Bonnie’ Pinot Rosé 2020

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A blend of Pinot Noir (held on skins for 6 hours) and Pinot Gris. A delightful pale pink salmon colour. Medium-light bodied and dry (although it does have around 5 …

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Askerne ‘Te Tere’ Syrah 2019
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Askerne The ‘Tere’ Syrah 2019

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Although The ‘Tere’ is a top tier ‘icon’ from Askerne – the Estate Syrah trumped this particular wine for me at the visit to the Cellar Door in December, so …

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Paritua Red 2018
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Paritua ‘Red’ 2018

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Paritua vineyard in Bridge Pa, this power-packed “Hawke’s Bay” blend/red is Merlot dominant with a balance of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Although the minor partner in this …

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Villa Maria Earth Garden Rosé 2020
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Villa Maria Earth Garden Rosé 2020

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Soler vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, using Merlot grapes to create this Biogro-certified organic wine. The perfect rosé colour (for me) – a bright salmon pink with a touch …

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Chard Farm Chardonnay
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Chard Farm ‘Judge & Jury’ Chardonnay 2018

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the ‘Tiger’ and ‘Viper’ vineyards, comes this Central Otago Chardonnay. Classic, elegant aromas of lemon, croissant, chamomile and spring flowers. Wider on the medium-bodied palate, with ripe stonefruit, red …

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Marsden Vigot Syrah 2017
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Marsden ‘Vigot’ Syrah 2017

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Showing excellent varietal character, with red plum, musk rose, lavender and mocha on the nose. Concentrated and balanced, although a nice backbone of chewy tannin lurks at the core. Hearty …

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