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Lake Chalice ‘The Falcon’ Rosé 2023

June 3, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Marlborough wine – from the Wairau Valleys. Well presented, with a classy, arty pink label. A pale copper-coral pink colour in the glass. Perfumed with summer berries – red …

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Idée Fixe Methode Traditionnelle 2019
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Idée Fixe Methode Traditionnelle 2019

June 2, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle made by Margaret River producer Vasse Felix. Crafted from house-grown Chardonnay, handpicked from a specialty vineyard in Karridale. A pale golden-copper colour in the …

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Stonecroft Serine Syrah 2022
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Stonecroft Serine Syrah 2022

June 1, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Made from the oldest organically-farmed Syrah vines in the country – in the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. The names comes from speculation that the clone of Syrah they …

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144 Islands ‘Remy Jacob’ 2023

May 31, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A red blend of 78% Petit Verdot, 14% Syrah and 8% Grenache, from the Bay of Islands. Quite rare to find either a blend of these varietals, or to see …

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Jenny Dobson ‘Florence’ Fiano 2023

May 29, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A white wine from the Bush Hawk vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. Fiano is a heritage grape variety hailing from Campania in south west Italy, and Sicily. Rare to find in …

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Folium Reserve Pinot Noir 2020

May 28, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine from an 8ha organic dry-farmed vineyard in the Brancott Valley. An introduction to the label is here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=3122. A ruby-carmine red colour in the glass, with slight …

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Millton Opou Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
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Millton Opou Vineyard Chardonnay 2020

May 27, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Chardonnay from well-regarded biodynamic producers in Gisborne, in a legendary vintage. A pale green-gold in the glass. An airy and lifted bouquet of fresh hay, lemon zest and flinty …

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Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2022
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Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2022

May 26, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A blend of Pinot Noir from Luna’s vineyards in Martinborough. A pale ruby colour in the glass. The perfume is filled with sweet red fruit – redcurrant, raspberry and cherry, …

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The Marlborist Chardonnay 2020
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The Marlborist Chardonnay 2020

May 25, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From selected sites in Marlborough. A very pale green-gold colour in the glass. An energetic burst of flinty, wood smoke and struck match on the nose lies above the underlying, …

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Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2022
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Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2022

May 23, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A blend that originated in the vineyards of Tasmania, Tumbarumba, and the Adelaide Hills, following Penfolds art of blending from regions to achieve a coherent whole. A lighter straw and …

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