Karikari Pinotage 2017
From the Karikari Peninsula in Northland – the country’s most northerly winery, and a relatively unusual variety – a Pinotage. A deep, dark burgundy purple in the glass – with …
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D’Arenberg ‘The Peppermint Paddock’ Sparkling red NV
From a vineyard in McLaren Vale that was replanted to Chambourcin from Shiraz thirty years ago – the blend is Chambourcin (88%) and Graciano (12%). An inky but bright magenta-purple …
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Passage Rock Pinot Gris 2019
A wine from Waiheke Island – and a winery that continues to wine high praise and awards. A pale green-gold, with a touch of grey ‘gris’ to the edges. A …
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Giesen Clayvin Syrah 2021
A single vineyard selection from one of Marlborough’s best-regarded sites, and winner of the Champion Syrah at the National Wine Awards of Aotearoa this year. A deep dark ruby colour …
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Deutz Marlborough Prestige Cuvée 2017
A Methode Traditionelle wine, made in the Champagne style – under license from the Deutz house in Champagne. From grapes in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, and from a single year – …
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Eradus Sadie Rosé 2019
A rosé from Pinot Noir in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough. Named after Eradus owners Hanna and Michiel’s daugher Sadie. A delightful pale raspberry colour in the glass. Perfumed with redcurrant, …
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Tony Bish Skeetfield Chardonnay 2016
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay – from one of the region’s premier vineyards and the local ‘Chardonnay expert’ producer (it’s all he makes). A vibrant lemon-green hue in the glass. A …
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New Year, new box from Laithwaites!
Starting off 2023 with a selection of new stuff to try from Laithwaites. The last year was punctuated by these ace boxes of discovery, and I’m more than happy to …
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The Hunting Lodge Oak-spoken Chardonnay 2020
A wine from Hawke’s Bay, in a vintage that will be remembered for COVID-19 but also for its excellent quality. A bright copper-yellow in the glass, with aromatics that reflect …
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Man O’ War Island Blend 2019
Made from Waiheke and Ponui Islands fruit – a Bordeaux style blend with a swag of Cabernet Franc plus Malbec, Merlot and a little Petit Verdot. Dark and brooding in …
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