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A New Years box from Laithwaites – pt.2

January 26, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

2025 began with the delivery of fifteen wines in a box landing at the door from www.laithwaites.co.nz. This time around it was mostly reds, but with a couple of interesting …

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Mudbrick ‘Francesca’ Chardonnay 2023

January 25, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine from Waiheke Island – the top of the range at Mudbrick Estate – for Chardonnay. A pale golden colour in the glass. The bouquet is bold and alluring, …

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Clearview Estate Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2021
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Clearview Estate Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2021

January 24, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A sparkling wine, made in the Champagne method, using Chardonnay grapes only, from this excellent Hawke’s Bay producer. A very pale lemon-green in the glass with a froth of fine …

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Siren ‘High Priestess’ Pinot Noir 2022
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Siren ‘High Priestess’ Pinot Noir 2022

January 23, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Marlborough Pinot Noir – using fruit from the biodynamic Wrekin Vineyard at the top of the Brancott Valley. Sealed under cork. A pale garnet-ruby red in the glass, and …

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Peregrine Chardonnay 2023
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Peregrine Chardonnay 2023

January 22, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine from Central Otago – with organic fruit from Bendigo Pisa in the blend as well – 2023 was a great vintage for Central Otago. A pale silvery green …

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Oraterra Chardonnay 2023
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Oraterra Chardonnay 2023

January 20, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The first Chardonnay from this new label, with the fruit coming from the McCreanor Vineyard in Martinborough. A beautiful presentation – with an artistic label showcasing ‘In The Presence’ 2023, …

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A New Years box from Laithwaites – pt. 1

January 19, 2025January 20, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

What a great start to January of 2025. Fifteen wines in a box delivered to the door from www.laithwaites.co.nz. Mostly red wines this time around, but with a couple of …

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Astrolabe ‘The Farm’ Chardonnay 2021
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Astrolabe ‘The Farm’ Chardonnay 2021

January 18, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Marlborough Chardonnay from The Farm organic vineyard, which is located in the Waihopai Valley. A vibrant golden green colour in the glass. Mouthwatering aromas of grapefruit, apple, lemon peel, …

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Ake Ake Chambourcin 2017

January 17, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A label from Northland – the organic vineyard was planted by winemaker John Clarke in 1998 – the location is now operating as Sovrano Estate. Chambourcin is a rarity in …

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Huia Chardonnay 2022

January 16, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Chardonnay from the Huia Home Block vineyard in Marlborough. A bright, light gold colour in the glass. The scent differs from a typical New Zealand Chardonnay perfume, with a …

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