Te Awa Boundary 2003
A Bordeaux-style red blend from the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. A blend of 61% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small addition of 2% Cabernet Franc. It …
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Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2026
A wine from vineyards in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough. One of those classic Marlborough expressions. I can’t imagine it happening, but if you did have someone over who had …
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Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2013
From the well known Central Otago vineyard on Felton Road with 100% organic and biodynamic farmed fruit. Block 1 is a north-facing slope in The Elms vineyard and has a …
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A tasting of Jura – through a kiwi lens
A simple idea for a tasting from a friend in the industry, with the theme “wines from Jura” became a viable article idea for the WineFolio website, when another white …
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Craggy Range Te Kahu 2019
From the Gimblett Gravels in the Hawke’s Bay this is a blend of 54% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot – which was …
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Villa Maria Reserve Merlot 2013
A wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, in one of the absolute legendary vintages for reds in the North Island. A slightly opaque dark crimson colour in …
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Allan Scott Pinot Gris 2026
A wine from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. A bright golden-copper colour in the glass. Plush aromas of pear, ginger, nectarine, sliced apple, white pepper and vanilla, topped with a …
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The Tasting Table #4
This is our fourth iteration of ‘The Tasting Table’ where I will be bringing a bag full of wines that I’m due to review – over to dinner with a …
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Vidal Legacy Chardonnay 2016
The fruit (clone 15) was sourced from the Kokako and, now sadly defunct, Lyons vineyards and sealed under screwcap. 2016 as a vintage saw a cooler start but ended up …
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Astrolabe ‘Beacon Hill vineyard’ Syrah 2024
Sourced entirely from the Beacon Hill vineyard in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley, it sports a new style of label for the brand, designed in house by Arabella Waghorn and Finn Scott-Kelly. …
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