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Tasting the Appellation Marlborough Wine Annual Collection 2024

March 11, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The 2024 Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) Annual Collection was released in October last year, so it is fair to say that it’s been a while arriving at WineFolio Towers for …

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Fromm Pinot Noir 2023
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Fromm Pinot Noir 2023

March 10, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

This Pinot Noir from Marlborough in a ‘tricky vintage’ is a blend of five vineyards from which they source grapes. A light, bright garnet-ruby colour in the glass. Notes of …

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Askerne ‘The Archer’ Chardonnay 2021
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Askerne ‘The Archer’ Chardonnay 2021

March 9, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The top tier of Chardonnay from this producer whose star is certainly rising in recent years. A mix of clones (Clone 15 – 63%, Mendoza – 35% and Clone 95 …

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Tenuta Fenice Nero D’Avola 2023
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Tenuta Fenice Nero D’Avola 2023

March 8, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A red wine from Sicily – winemaker Dino Taschetta has resurrected his grandfather’s old vineyard that was abandoned after the ‘60s earthquake. A deep burgundy colour with flashes of magenta …

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Sheild Pinot Meunier Rosé 2023
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Sheild Pinot Meunier Rosé 2023

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Made, unusually, from 100% Pinot Meunier (a varietal more known as a component for sparkling wines) from the Nelson region. A light coppery-pink colour in the glass. An exotic perfume …

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Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2019
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Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2019

March 5, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A white wine from Waiheke Island, and the superb 2019 vintage. A pale green-gold in the glass. The bouquet shows lemon, peach, grapefruit, pear, vanilla, cashew nut and buttered toast. …

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Soldaat Grenache 2021
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Soldaat Grenache 2021

March 4, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Grenache from South Africa – specifically the Piekenierskloof Pass, heading to Citrusdal. A bright, translucently pale garnet red in the glass. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, redcurrant, peppercorn, lavender …

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Hunter’s MiruMiru NV
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Hunter’s MiruMiru NV

March 3, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Made by traditional methods for over two decades now – in the Wairau valley of Marlborough.Using a blend of 49% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir and 3% Pinot Meunier – as …

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Rapaura Springs Rohe Rapaura Sauvignon Blanc 2024
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Rapaura Springs Rohe Rapaura Sauvignon Blanc 2024

March 2, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

This family of wines from Rapaura Springs have newly re-designed golden labels for the 2024 vintage. The word ‘ROHE’ means territory, and the range showcases Marlborough’s sub-regions. Probably the best …

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Astrolabe ‘Sleepers Vineyard’ Kekerengu Pinot Noir 2023

February 28, 2025 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Marlborough wine, but from well south of the region at the coastal Kekerengu township. A jewel-like translucent garnet red colour in the glass. Raspberry, pomegranate, cranberry, souk spices, toffee …

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