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Adelina Shiraz Mataro 2019
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Adelina Shiraz Mataro 2019

December 14, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Adelaide Hills in South Australia – a label I was delighted to discover during lockdown at the end of 2021. A deep burgundy colour in the glass, with …

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Crossing Point Chardonnay 2021
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Crossing Point Chardonnay 2021

December 13, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the producer Takapoto whose vineyards are by Lake Karapiro in Waikato. A bright lemon-green in the glass. Lovely, crisp aromatics, led by nectarine, pink grapefruit, dried pineapple, mandarin, butterscotch …

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Brookfields Marshall Bank 21
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Brookfields ‘Marshall Bank’ Chardonnay 2021

December 10, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The ‘Marshall Bank’ Chardonnay grapes were grown at the Ohiti Estate vineyards, near the winery. A pale lemon-green in the glass, and showing a powerful perfume, laced with peach, vanilla, …

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Matt Connell Pinot Gris 2021
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Matt Connell Pinot Gris 2021

December 9, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A first for Central Otago winemaker Matt Connell’s own label – a single vineyard Pinot Gris from Lowburn. A pale sand colour in the glass, with wonderfully expressive aromas of …

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Brockenchack Tru Su rose
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Brockenchack Tru-Su Rosé 2021

December 7, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine, from Shiraz grapes on their Eden Valley vineyard in the Barossa, South Australia. A vibrant pale coral pink in the glass. Bright and appetising, perfumed with …

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Grant Burge 5th Generation Barossa Shiraz 2020
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Grant Burge 5th Generation Barossa Shiraz 2020

December 4, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Winning a Gold medal at this years NZ International Wine Show. A wine from South Australia’s Barossa region – one of those classic sub-$20 Shiraz so beloved of a backyard …

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Trinity Hill Syrah 21
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Trinity Hill Syrah 2021

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

A Hawke’s Bay wine, from an excellent dry and mild season. This wine, from their outstanding range of Syrah, is released in its youth, emphasising the perfume and coltish fruit …

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Te Kano Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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Te Kano Sauvignon Blanc 2021

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

From their Central Otago Northburn vineyard, in a low-yielding but excellent year – the very first vintage of this wine. A very pale lemon-green in the glass. The perfume manages …

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Zephyr Mk I Rosé 2020
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Zephyr Mk I Rosé 2020

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

This is a Marlborough rosé, from Pinot Noir – an older version of a wine that came a very creditable 5th place in the WineFolio Top 10 Tasting – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=4546. …

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Yealands SV Sav 2022
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Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2022

November 30, 2022December 1, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Winner of the Champion Sauvignon Blanc Trophy at our newest wine show – the National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand this year. A wine from their Seaview Vineyard in …

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