Hancock & Sons Chardonnay 2018
A wine from a legendary Hawke’s Bay producer – John Hancock – with assistance from his boys – using fruit from the Bridge Pa sub-region. A very pale straw colour …
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Luta ‘Rising’ Pinot Noir 2022
One of a couple of Pinot Noirs from this producer in the Tasman region. Opaque garnet red in the glass. On the perfume there are some funky tones on first …
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If you’re in need of a top-up to the wine rack this month – take a look at the last few reviews I’ve done of wines from the world’s biggest …
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Rockburn ‘Eight Barrels’ Pinot Noir 2006
A Central Otago Pinot, tasted with the producer at an event to celebrate winemaker Malcolm Rees-Frances 20th anniversary at the label. A lot of Pinot from the region around this …
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Luta ‘Cirrus’ Chardonnay 2023
From a 5 hectare, organic vineyard in Nelson. Sealed under cork (my sample was unlabelled) – a bright golden-green colour in the glass. The bouquet is complex, with a blend …
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Two Paddocks ‘The Fusilier’ Pinot Noir 2022
A single vineyard wine from the 5.6 hectare Fusilier vineyard – rolling northerly-facing terraces at the western end of Felton Rd in Bannockburn. A dark burgundy-purple colour in the glass. …
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Kumeu River 2024 Chardonnay releases
This time of year calls for a trip out west to the annual release day of the latest single vineyard (and Estate) Chardonnays from Kumeu River. I’m fortunate that this …
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Cable Bay ‘Five Hills’ Merlot/Malbec 2020
A red wine, made from two-thirds Merlot and one third Malbec, from the Estate Vineyard on Waiheke Island, and a great vintage. A dense purple colour in the glass. Intense …
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Black Barn Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024
From their estate vineyards on the north-facing slopes of the Havelock Hills in Hawke’s Bay. A pale straw colour in the glass. Classic ‘Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay’ aromas rise with a …
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Mt Beautiful Estate Pinot Noir 2020
A wine from North Canterbury – the vineyard rests under its namesake, Mt. Beautiful. A deep garnet colour in the glass. The bouquet has plenty of subtle floral lift to …
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