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Organised Chaos Syrah
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Organised Chaos Syrah 2019

May 17, 2020May 17, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From Hawke’s Bay – a wine with a distinctive label – not your regular white square; and the wine inside doesn’t fit the usual box either. This wine was released …

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Giesen Blush Riesling 2019

May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

An interesting take on Giesen’s best selling Riesling – this with an addition of syrah to give it a rosé colour. An inviting floral nose, with elderflower and redcurrant lifting …

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Saint Clair ‘James Sinclair’ Chardonnay 2018​

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A gold medal winner at the last New World Wine Awards, as well winning gold at the 2019 NZIWS. Also, despite not being the Chardonnay Trophy winner – was awarded …

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Passage Rock Chardonnay
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Passage Rock Marlborough Barrel Fermented Chardonnay​ 2016

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Wairau Plains, and only 350 cases made. A brilliant straw coloured wine, going lemon-green at the edges. Lively fragrance of honey and white flowers, with roasted hazelnuts. Crisp …

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Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2017​

May 12, 2020May 14, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Another fabulous Marlborough Chardonnay – from sites across the region. A light lemon-yellow, with a fresh aroma that bursts with candied fruits, full, open florals and a whisp of minerality. …

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Elephant Hill le Phant Rouge
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Elephant Hill ‘Le Phant Rouge’ 2015

May 9, 2020May 9, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

An elegant Merlot-dominated blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah (and a little Malbec perhaps?) from vineyards across Hawke’s Bay; but I think it has a definite Gimblett Gravels synergy to …

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Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2017
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Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2017

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From Bannockburn vineyards comes this elegant wine that is a vivid ruby with a black cherry, rosehip and violet floral fragrance. A savoury herbal layer paves the way to a …

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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2017​

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Hailing from the Omaka Valley region of Marlborough, one of the range of exciting Pinot Noirs coming from Winemaker of the Year, Hamish Clark at Saint Clair Family Estate. A deep …

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Sacred Hill vineyard
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Sacred Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2017​

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, from the Rifleman’s Terraces. Pale straw with green edging in the glass. Starting with a bright aroma of cashews and candied peel, with a sweet baked …

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Villa Maria SV Seddon Vineyard Pinot Gris 2018

May 2, 2020May 31, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine from the Awatere Vineyard in Marlborough. Brilliant lemon-green in the glass, with inviting aromas of cinnamon, lemon blossom and white peach. Full and open on the …

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