Ayrburn Ten Acre Pinot Noir 2024
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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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 …
Ayrburn Ten Acre Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
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, …
Ash Ridge Premium Malbec 2021 Read More
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 …
Saint Clair Family Estate ‘Pioneer Block 3 – 43 degrees’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
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 …
Ata Rangi 2024 releases, with Helen Masters Read More
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 …
Valli ‘Burn Cottage Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2016 Read More
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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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, …
Te Motu 2004 Read More
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 …
Askerne Merlot 2022 Read More
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, …
Hermit Ram Salty White 2023 Read More
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 …
Craggy Range Le Sol 2014 Read More