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Passage Rock Reserve Syrah 2013
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Passage Rock Reserve Syrah 2013

April 21, 2026 - by Steven Brunskill - Leave a Comment

From the excellent 2013 vintage, this producer on Waiheke Island has a great reputation for their Syrahs. Sealed under screwcap. A deep opaque ruby colour in the glass, with little …

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Crossroads ‘Milestone’ Pinot Noir 2017
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Crossroads ‘Milestone’ Pinot Noir 2017

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

A Pinot Noir from Marlborough, in a season which was challenging but generally led to high-quality, concentrated wines due to the lower yields. I don’t think it was my belief …

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Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2016
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Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2016

April 19, 2026 - by Steven Brunskill - Leave a Comment

The fruit is off 29 year old vines and some of the newer plantings from the Estate’s coastal vineyard in Te Awanga. Grapes are hand picked then whole bunch pressed, …

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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2021

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

From a relatively cool season which saw frost damage that lowered yields by 30-40%, into a warm and dry vintage where the overall quality was exceptional. Sealed under screwcap. A …

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Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2024
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Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2024

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

A Syrah from a well-regarded producer, made from equally lauded source – the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. Part of a series of wines released under this tier – …

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Bannock Brae Diggers Law Pinot Noir 2023

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

A Central Otago wine. The nose is fresh, inviting and vibrant. Cherry, strawberry, redcurrant, cinnamon, peat and musk roses. Bold and crunchy with fruit and energy into the palate, but …

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Frenchman’s Hill Estate ‘White Horse’ 2013
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Frenchman’s Hill Estate ‘White Horse’ 2013

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

A red blend from Waiheke Island, made by vigneron Luc Desbonnets, with a blend of 63% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Intended to be …

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Hopesgrove Estate Syrah 2020
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Hopesgrove Estate Syrah 2020

April 12, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine from the beautiful estate that I visited in Hawke’s Bay this year. The Syrah comes from a small block by the homestead, and this vintage was …

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Ceres Wines ‘The Artists Collection’ Inlet Vineyard Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2015

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 - by Steven Brunskill - Leave a Comment

From the single site ‘Inlet Vineyard’ in Bannockburn that is characterised by low yielding vines which produce a concentrated wine. The label features the artwork of Odelle Morshuis to celebrate …

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Kokako Farms ‘Rangiwai’ Chardonnay 2024
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Kokako Farms ‘Rangiwai’ Chardonnay 2024

April 10, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Grown in the Ohiti valley in western Hawke’s Bay – the company have supplied fruit to several top local producers over the years, and are now aiming to ‘be responsible …

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