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Trinity Hill Tempranillo 2022

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

A grape varietal that has a home in Spain, and in particular in the great wines of Rioja. Although it is a rare find in New Zealand, the bottles that …

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Destinos Cruzados 'As Regadas' Mencía-Brancellao-Espadeiro 2016
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Destinos Cruzados ‘As Regadas’ Mencía-Brancellao-Espadeiro 2016

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

A Spanish blend of Mencia (55%), Brancellao (35%) and Espadeiro (10%) varietals from Rías Baixas in Galicia – a region better known for its whites. A bright garnet colour in …

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Ma Maison Reserve ‘Cuvee Tristan’ Pinot Noir 2010
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Ma Maison Reserve ‘Cuvee Tristan’ Pinot Noir 2010

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

A wine from Martinborough – only in tiny quantities, made in the best years. An opaque ruby-garnet mid-depth red in the glass. An effusive volume to the bouquet that is …

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Matahiwi Estate ‘Holly’ Chardonnay 2020
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Matahiwi Estate ‘Holly’ Chardonnay 2020

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine with fruit sourced from Hawke’s Bay, and the sensational 2020 vintage, from this Wairarapa producer. A bright pale green-straw colour in the glass with a lively, youthful perfume …

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Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir 2021
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Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir 2021

February 21, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Pinot Noir from Central Otago. A vibrant burgundy colour in the glass. Pinot should be a ‘mid-weight, aromatic red’ and this does that job very well, with a varietally …

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Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2012
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Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2012

February 20, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From one of the oldest vineyards in Tasmania, overlooking historic Marion Bay. A deep ruby-burgundy colour in the glass. Bold and smoky aromas of blackberry, cherry and elderberry, with black …

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Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay 2020
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Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay 2020

February 19, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Fruit for the 2020 release of Yattarna – one of Australia’s great wines – comes from Tasmania and the Adelaide Hills. The style of Bin 144 has been edging ever …

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Trinity Hill Pinot Gris 2023

February 18, 2024April 5, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Hawke’s Bay wine, from the Woodstock Vineyard in Ohiti. Last year’s vintage of this wine – the 2022 was reviewed here > www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=7459. A pale straw colour with tinges …

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Neudorf ‘Tiritiri’ Rosé 2023
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Neudorf ‘Tiritiri’ Rosé 2023

February 17, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Made from Pinot Noir – clone 777 – in Moutere, Nelson. A pale watermelon pink in the glass. Aromas of pomegranate, raspberry, redcurrant, peach and peppery spice on the nose. …

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Moss Wood Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2015
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Moss Wood Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2015

February 16, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Chardonnay from the excellent Margaret River sub-region of Wilyabrup in Western Australia (home to Vasse Felix, Pierro, Cullen and more). Distinctively “Australian” on the nose, with its aromas of …

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