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Ayrburn Ten Acre Pinot Noir 2024

July 27, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The Ten Acre Pinot Noir is sourced from a single vineyard in the Gibbston Valley sub-region of Central Otago, known for one of the coolest microclimate in the area. A …

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Ash Ridge Premium Malbec 2021

July 26, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single estate Malbec, from the Bridge Pa Triangle in Hawke’s Bay. A dense, super-dark purple colour in the glass. A distinctive bouquet which is noticeably spicy, with black pepper, …

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Saint Clair Family Estate ‘Pioneer Block 3 – 43 degrees’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024

July 25, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From a single vineyard in Dillons Point in Marlborough where the rows are planted north-east to south-west at a 43 degree angle rather than the typical north to south. The …

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Ata Rangi 2024 releases, with Helen Masters

July 24, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

For Ata Rangi, 2024 was a welcome relief, and in fact for anyone farming in Martinborough. The year before had been abysmal – there were none of the usual top …

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Valli ‘Burn Cottage Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2016

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

This is the 3rd vintage collaboration whereby Burn Cottage and Valli have exchanged fruit and made wine from the others fruit.  2016 was relatively warm vintage.  From vines planted in …

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Karikari Estate Pinotage 2019
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Karikari Estate Pinotage 2019

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

From New Zealand’s most northerly winery – Karikari Estate Winery is situated on the beautiful Karikari Peninsula in Northland. Pinotage isn’t grown much in NZ, but finds a natural home …

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Te Motu 2004
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Te Motu 2004

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

The 2004 vintage was characterised by early, and excellent, flowering and fruitset which was followed by cool conditions with an extended ripening season. A blend of approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, …

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Askerne Merlot 2022
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Askerne Merlot 2022

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

A wine from the stony, sandy soils of the Askerne vineyard terrace. The final blend saw 20% new oak and 20% second fill. A deep garnet red colour in the …

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Hermit Ram Salty White 2023

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

A white wine created from the Limestone Hills vineyard in the Waipara Gorge of North Canterbury. I read online that the method involves “Whole bunch fermentation, partially in stainless steel, …

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Craggy Range Le Sol 2014

July 18, 2026 - by Steven Brunskill - Leave a Comment

On the heels of 2013, the 2014 vintage was warm, dry and widely regarded as excellent. 18 months in oak – 35% new. Under cork – in pristine condition. A …

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