Askerne Semillon 2017
Not the easiest varietal to find bottled on its own in New Zealand; but one white variety that does age very, very well. This 2017 is just a pup in …
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Alkina ‘Kin’ Grenache 2023
From vines across the blocks at Alkina, in a cooler season for the Barossa. A light ruby-garnet in the glass. A floral and spicy set of aromas emerge – raspberry, …
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Saint Clair Origin Rosé 2023
A rosé from Marlborough, made from Pinot Noir and Malbec varietals. A pale copper-coral pink colour. Perfumed with strawberry, nectarine, red liquorice, cinnamon and jasmine florals. Dry and elegant in …
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Luta ‘Zephyr’ Chardonnay 2021
A Chardonnay from the team at Unkel in Nelson – sealed under cork. A pale golden green colour. Crisply perfumed with quince, apricot marmalade, lemon candy, tarragon, hay, and breadcrumb. …
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Pyramid Valley ‘Manata’ Pinot Noir 2021
From their Lowburn vineyard in Central Otago. A dense burgundy colour with a little bronze to the edges. An abundance of scents of raspberry, cassis, thyme, strawberry, pepper, sweet cherry …
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Akitu Pinot Noir Blanc 2023
A white wine made from Pinot Noir – it is the only varietal that Akitu grow. A pale straw-copper colour in the glass, just a hint of coral pink. The …
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Lethbridge ‘Allegra’ Chardonnay 2011
Tasted with winemaker Ray Nadeson in Auckland recently. The fruit comes from Rebenberg Vineyard on Mount Duneed, Geelong – this is their top-tier white wine. A medium golden green in …
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Vandal Goat’s Blood Combat Rouge 2023
After tasting the new ‘Paranormal’ wine from The Supernatural a couple of days ago, it is deja vu to be now looking at another quite off-the-wall red, this one from …
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The Supernatural – ‘The Paranormal’ Syrah/Malbec 2022
A quite specific style of wine – I suspect this will be an ‘either love it or hate it’ bottle. Not something you’d find in your Grandad’s cellar – is …
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Elephant Hill Le Phant Blanc 2021
A white wine made from Pinot Gris and Viognier grapes – these blends are all too rare in New Zealand – Elephant Hill describing it as ‘our signature aromatic white …
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