Clearview Estate Reserve Semillon 2020
A rare treat to find a single varietal Semillon – one of only a few produced in NZ. A very pale straw colour in the glass, you are presented with …
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Blank Canvas Escaroth Chardonnay 2021
A very limited quantity wine, from a one hectare block of Chardonnay at the upper end of Escaroth Vineyard’s north-facing slopes in Marlborough’s Taylor Pass. Strikes a balance between ripe …
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Unico Zelo River Sand 2022
Here’s wine I first tasted at the excellent ‘Ruled by Flavour’ Expo of South Australian artisan producers – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=6973. Colleague Gabor Sareczky wrote – “Fiano is hot right now in …
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Sorrell – Wrekin Vineyard Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Two wines from a new label, taking fruit from the well-regarded Wrekin Vineyard in Marlborough. See the article here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=7952 for details on the who, why and when… Sorrell …
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Valli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010
From their vineyard in Gibbston Valley, Central Otago – a great chance to look at how one of the wines from this producer is looking after a dozen years slumbering …
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Marsden Estate ‘Vigot’ Syrah 2019
A wine from the Marsden estate vineyards in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands. A dark, dense ruby-garnet in the glass. Invitingly perfumed with a typical Syrah-varietal character. Red plum, vanilla, bramble, …
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Clearview Estate ‘Endeavour’ Chardonnay 2013
This bottling is the top tier of white wines at this Te Awanga-based vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, only made in great years. Sealed under cork. A vibrant golden-yellow in the …
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Brown Brothers Cienna 2021
A wine from their Mystic Park vineyard in the Murray Valley of north-west Victoria, Australia. A new varietal for me – a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sumoll, a spanish …
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Gonzalez Byass ‘Del Duque’ VORS Amontillado
An Amontillado sherry, which is effectively an aged version of a Fino sherry, taking that fresh young wine and adding another 25 years of age! Labelled VORS – Very Old …
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Clos Henri Estate Pinot Noir 2019
A wine from Marlborough, made from the Clos Henri Estate vineyards that feature at least three different soil structures across the 110 hectare estate. A mid-depth ruby colour in the …
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