Zaria Merlot 2018
The first of two wines from Zaria tonight. A classic Hawke’s Bay Merlot, from the family-run ‘Lesley’s Vineyard’ in Bridge Pa. Deep, dusky blood red in the glass, revealing aromas …
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Kennedy Point – Reserve Cabernet Franc & Chardonnay
An opportunity to taste a couple of wines from the organic Waiheke vineyard Kennedy Point came around this week – one red and one white, both sealed under cork, both …
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Kahurangi Estate Mt Arthur Reserve Chardonnay Nelson 2019
From Nelson – mostly Mendoza clones in the Moutere Hills. A lovely bright wine, green-gold in the glass. Lifted aromas of peach, pineapple, pear and spring florals. Medium bodied but …
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Mondillo Rosé 2020
Made from Bendigo Pinot Noir fruit, grown on the estate specifically for this wine. A deep and vibrant cerise pink in the glass, presenting cherry, strawberry and rose petal floral …
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Zephyr Marlborough Chardonnay 2019
Starting out with a flinty, struck-match minerality and then bursting out hints of lemon zest and fuzzy peach on the nose. Dry, medium bodied palate with more of the saline, …
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Seifried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2020
My first tasting of the new vintage of the wine that won the Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc at the NZ Wine Awards last year – beating all Marlborough versions. …
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Winning the Top 10 Tasting – Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2018
Last week we revealed our ‘Top 10 Tasting’ results for New Zealand Chardonnay – a great result for Hawke’s Bay in general, and the kudos for being the number one …
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Jules Taylor OTQ Chardonnay 2017
A single vineyard Marlborough wine from the Meadowbank Estate in the Taylor Pass region – hand harvested Mendoza clone, whole bunch pressed with a wild fermentation in French oak. A …
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No.1 Family Estate ‘Méthode Traditionelle’ NV wines
Soon to be celebrating 40 years of making Méthode Traditionelle wines in Marlborough; No.1 Family Estate are the only winery in the country specialising in this particular style of wine. …
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Gibbston Valley China Terrace Chardonnay 2013
Deep lemon-green colour with a hint of flinty smokiness and lime zest, roast chestnut and brioche on the nose. Medium-bodied and still with a juicy backbone of acidity. At the …
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