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Valli Late Harvest Riesling 2022
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Valli Late Harvest Riesling 2022

June 21, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Valli ended up the 2022 harvest with two lots of botrytized Riesling fruit – one in the Waitaki and one in the Bannockburn. With the quantities being too small to …

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Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection v21
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Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection – the 2021s

June 19, 2023June 20, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The 2021 Collection showcases exceptional quality with a range of styles that reflect the unique character of various Hawke’s Bay subregions and are a celebration of their rich winemaking heritage. …

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The Ata Rangi Vineyard Selection 2020 Pinot Noirs
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The Ata Rangi Vineyard Selection 2020 Pinot Noirs

June 19, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A public tasting in Auckland’s leafy suburbs last night offered a real treat – a chance to taste through the Ata Rangi individual vineyard selection Pinot Noirs – that have …

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Groves Blanc Fumé 2020
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Groves Blanc Fumé 2020

June 18, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine from Dry River Road in Martinborough. Wild-fermented Sauvignon Blanc with a portion barrel-fermented in new oak. Pale gold in the glass, with a fresh perfume of …

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Te Kano 2019 PNoir
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Current releases from Te Kano

June 17, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A first look at the new Gamay Noir from Te Kano also gives the opportunity to take a quick taste through some other current releases with Joe Chen from Te …

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Heron’s Flight ‘Volare’ 2021
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Heron’s Flight ‘Volare’ 2021

June 16, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From an Italian-varietal specialist and pioneer in Matakana – the 2021 edition of Volare has 30% Dolcetto and 70% Sangiovese in their entry-level blend. A vibrant ruby-purple in the glass, …

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Ochota Barrels texture like sun
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Ochota barrels ‘Texture like Sun’ Sector red 2021

June 14, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Basket Ranges sub-region of Adelaide Hills – a melange of varietals – Grenache, Gewürztraminer, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Syrah. The white-on-yellow label is almost impossible to …

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Coopers Creek ‘Chalk Hill’ Viognier 2020
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Coopers Creek ‘Chalk Hill’ Viognier 2020

June 13, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From a label that has pioneered picking varietals from the best locations in the country, comes this Hawke’s Bay wine from the “Select Vineyards” range. The COVID-hit 2020 vintage did …

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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2022
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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2022

June 10, 2023June 11, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The new vintage of this wine from Kumeu – the ‘Estate’ is a benchmark NZ Chardonnay. Pale lemon-green in the glass, with a bright and effusive perfume. Just a tickle …

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Chateau Clinet 1989
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Chateau Clinet 1989

June 10, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine from Bordeaux that both Robert Parker Jnr and James Suckling gave a 100/100 score – opened by a friend for a great evening with food to match. An …

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