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Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2017
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Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2017

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From Bannockburn vineyards comes this elegant wine that is a vivid ruby with a black cherry, rosehip and violet floral fragrance. A savoury herbal layer paves the way to a …

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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2017​

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Hailing from the Omaka Valley region of Marlborough, one of the range of exciting Pinot Noirs coming from Winemaker of the Year, Hamish Clark at Saint Clair Family Estate. A deep …

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Sacred Hill vineyard
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Sacred Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2017​

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, from the Rifleman’s Terraces. Pale straw with green edging in the glass. Starting with a bright aroma of cashews and candied peel, with a sweet baked …

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Villa Maria SV Seddon Vineyard Pinot Gris 2018

May 2, 2020May 31, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine from the Awatere Vineyard in Marlborough. Brilliant lemon-green in the glass, with inviting aromas of cinnamon, lemon blossom and white peach. Full and open on the …

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The Doctors' Riesling 2018
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The Doctors’ Riesling 2018

April 28, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Made by Forrest in Marlborough, a naturally lower alcohol wine (at 9%) from one of the low-alcohol (and screwcaps, incidentally) pioneers. Bright, pale green-yellow with an appealing bouquet of fresh …

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Kalex Pinot Noir 2017
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Kalex Pinot Noir 2017

April 24, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Dark carmine red in the glass, with a ripe and inviting fragrance. On the nose there is a top note of spring flowers, with smoky mushroom and minerality mingling with …

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Helio Chardonnay 2019
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Helio Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019

April 21, 2020September 29, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

At WineFolio we’re really thrilled for the arrival of the top quality chardonnays from the stellar 2019 vintage – but a review must note these are likely to be in …

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Giesen Clayvin single vineyard Chardonnay 2015

April 20, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From one of Marlborough’s best known and regarded vineyards, a single vineyard wine of some distinction. A light straw yellow, brilliant and shining in the glass. Cashew, peach ice cream …

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Julicher Estate wines – 18.04.2020

April 18, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

Whilst I’ve been to Martinborough a couple of times, a really thorough examination is well overdue. WineFolio is definitely planning a “Field Trip” to the region for later this year …

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Carrick The Excelsior Pinot Noir
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Carrick Tasting 16.04.20

April 18, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

It’s always interesting to do a tasting of a range of wines from one Estate – like you would if you visited the Cellar Door. It helps you feel the …

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