Laithwaites Box 5
The discovery and adventures continues with my dive into the Laithwaites catalogue of wines from around the globe. Although, to be fair, I’m staying closer to home with this six-pack. …
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Easthope Family Winegrowers Two Terraces Gamay Noir 2020
One of only a few Gamay Noirs made in New Zealand – the fruit comes from the Two Terraces Vineyards in Maraekakaho, Hawke’s Bay. It is whole bunch fermented, foot …
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Nockie’s Palette Premium Chardonnay 2018
Made at Clearview Estate, in Te Awanaga – a bespoke order from Michael Nock for his private label. A sliver of gunflint and smoky minerality is immediate, followed by golden …
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Radburnd Cellars Chardonnay 2018
Here’s one from the cellar, that it is definitely time to take a look at, for research purposes. When I was down in Hawke’s Bay in May I dropped in …
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Pierro Chardonnay 2018
A wine from Margaret River – not the easiest thing to find, but please try – this is very worth the effort. Pink grapefruit, lime curd, sage, sweetcorn, almond and …
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Delta ‘Hatters Hill’ Chardonnay 2021
Coming mostly from a small vineyard in the Ure Valley, located in the Southern tip of Marlborough. Bold and complex with subtle flinty notes and ripe peach, mandarin peel, lime, …
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Brockenchack McKenzie William 1896 Riesling 2021
From Eden Valley in South Australia, and from the Barossa’s oldest Riesling vines, planted in 1896. A super pale green-straw in the glass, with subtle, youthful aromatics. Sliced green pear, …
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Yealands Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2022
A youthful pale green in the glass, with a nicely developed and appealing nose. Grapefruit, meyer lemon, ginger, pear, roasted almond, and an oatmeal yeastiness. Medium bodied, with a plush …
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Chaffey Bros Wine Co. La Conquista! 2018
A tongue in cheek celebration of the new spanish varieties ‘invading’ the Barossa – made from Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. A bright ruby purple in the glass, with effusive berry, …
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Domaine Lavantereux Freres Chablis 2018
Crisp and light, a pale straw colour in the glass. Shows plenty of green – granny smith apple, bergamot, pear and lime, along with the chalky minerality that is the …
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