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Sacred Hill Helmsman 2013
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Sacred Hill Helmsman 2013

March 23, 2026 - by Steven Brunskill - Leave a Comment

A red ‘Bordeaux Blend’ from handpicked fruit sourced from 13 year old vines in the Gimblett Gravels of Hawke’s Bay. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 35% and Cabernet …

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Spade Oak ‘Vigneron’ Petit Manseng 2016

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A relatively rare variety in New Zealand that is perhaps best known from the French appellation of Jurançon. Forrest and Churton have it in their Marlborough vineyards as well as …

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Tohu Whenua Matua Albariño 2020
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Tohu Whenua Matua Albariño 2020

March 20, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine, from the rich clay soils of the Upper Moutere sub-region of Tasman. A light steely green colour in the glass. A zesty perfume stars peach, sliced …

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The Graduates Chillin’ Pinot 2024
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The Graduates Chillin’ Pinot 2024

March 19, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

I had more than a few discussions amongst people in the wine business over the last couple of years – about what customers really want to be drinking these days …

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Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025
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Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Made from grapes grown across three of the sub-regions: the Wairau Valley, the Awatere Valley and the Kēkerengū Coast – looking to put together the most complete and balanced, integrated …

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De la Terre Reserve Syrah 2016
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De la Terre Reserve Syrah 2016

March 17, 2026 - by Steven Brunskill - Leave a Comment

From the 2016 vintage which was a game of two halves – with a markedly cool spring, followed by a very warm and reasonably dry Summer and Autumn. As a …

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Abel Tasman Chardonnay 2022

March 16, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From a boutique family-run winery and label in the Upper Moutere region of Tasman. A translucent, very pale steely green colour in the glass. A wisp of smoky funk leads …

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Wairau River Reserve Viognier 2024

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From The Angler vineyard on the banks of the Wairau River in Marlborough – a winner of one of only three Gold medals awarded in the Viognier class at the …

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3 new Chardonnays from Mahi
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3 new Chardonnays from Mahi

March 14, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Mahi – meaning ‘our work, our craft’ was launched for the 2001 harvest. Heading into their 26th vintage, they are at the vanguard of showing the diversity of Marlborough through …

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Vilaura Méthode Traditionnelle 2020
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Vilaura Méthode Traditionnelle 2020

March 13, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine, in an Extra Brut style. The latest version of this wine (2021 vintage) won the Trophy for Champion NZ Sparkling at NZIWS this year. …

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