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Giesen Gemstone Riesling 2018
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Giesen Gemstone Riesling 2018

April 5, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine, from Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. Clean and bright with candy apple, lime zest, green melon and citrus blossom on the nose. In a medium style – well …

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Felton rd Riesling 20
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Felton Road Bannockburn Riesling 2020

April 3, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From grapes grown at the Elms Vineyard in Bannockburn, Central Otago. A vibrant pale green-lemon in the glass, and with lively aromatics of lime zest, freshly grated ginger, candied peel, …

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Pyramid Valley Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019
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Pyramid Valley Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019

April 2, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From their Manata Vineyard in Lowburn. A mid-ruby colour, tinged with burgundy, and positively abundant with crunchy cherry, clove, damson, black pepper, raspberry and thyme aromas. Bloody and with a …

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Te Awanga Quarter Acre Chardonnay 2018
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Te Awanga Quarter Acre Chardonnay 2018

March 31, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From a couple of sites in Hawke’s Bay comes this pale gold coloured Chardonnay, bursting with perfumes of flinty mineral, apricot, brioche, lemon peel and caramel. Dry, with a dashing …

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Astrolabe ‘Grovetown Spatlese’ Riesling 2020
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Astrolabe ‘Grovetown Spatlese’ Riesling 2020

March 30, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Pale gold in the glass. On the nose is granny smith, apricot, lime and orange peel, with a chalky minerality and a sweet almond note. Take a sip though, and …

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Askerne ‘Dr John’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot 2020
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Askerne ‘Dr John’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot 2020

March 28, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - 2 Comments.

A new wine in the Icon series from Askerne – this one commemorates Dr John Loughlin – and the wines he crafted when owning Waimarama Estate Winery. An opaque, dark …

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Tantalus Estate Reserve ‘Evoque’ 2016
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Tantalus Estate Reserve ‘Evoque’ 2016

March 27, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From Estate vineyards on Waiheke Island – a red blend with Merlot leading the way, with Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in support. An inkily dark garnet red in …

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Poggia Civetta Chianti Classico Reserva 2016
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Poggia Civetta Chianti Classico Reserva 2016

March 25, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A big Italian wine, perfect for our Saturday night spaghetti with beef ragu. Dense claret colour in the glass, brooding and bloody. Intensely bright and aromatic on the nose, perfumed …

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Astrolabe Wrekin 2020 Chenin Blanc
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Astrolabe Wrekin Chenin Blanc 2020

March 24, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Wrekin vineyard slopes, hand-picked and a portion barrel-fermented. A delicately pale green-gold colour in the glass, and with an aromatic nose that is filled with granny smith apple, …

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Kina Beach
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Kina Beach Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2015

March 23, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Nelson region, and a small family-run coastal vineyard overlooking the Tasman Sea. Brilliant pale golden yellow in the glass, with a ripe, spiced perfume of white peach, apple, …

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