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Vinea Marson Grazia 2019
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Vinea Marson Grazia 2019

May 27, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A white blend from Heathcote. Named for the winemaker Mario Marson’s mother, Grazia, this is a blend of Pinot bianco and italian varieties (from Friuli) – Friulano, Malvasia d’Istria and …

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Terra Sancta Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022
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Terra Sancta Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022

May 26, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A young new release from Terra Sancta on Felton Road in Bannockburn. One level above their Mysterious Diggings range, and one down from a wine that won the Pinot Noir …

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Hiedler Grüner Veltliner 1OTW Kittmannsberg 2020
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Hiedler Grüner Veltliner 1OTW Kittmannsberg 2020

May 24, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From 35 hectares of on the Kittmannsberg vineyard, which is rated the Austrian version of ‘Premier Cru’ (OTW Erste Lage) – one of the highest elevated vineyard sites in the …

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Ben Glaetzer Bishop Barossa Shiraz 2020
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Ben Glaetzer Bishop Barossa Shiraz 2020

May 23, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Barossa Shiraz created from the sub-region of Ebenezer, with old vine material dating from 35 to 120 years old. It is impressive to see a wine at this price …

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Valli – the release of the 2021 Pinot Noirs

May 22, 2023June 16, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

There are a few iconic New Zealand labels that I look forward to receiving each year, as they set a benchmark not only for the vintage, but for other producers …

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Filly Chardonnay 2021
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Filly Chardonnay 2021

May 21, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine from Martinborough. A golden straw colour in the glass, with an ‘old school’ perfume that is as golden as the colour. Quince, apricot, nectarine, mandarin, oatmeal …

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The new ‘M by Montana’ range
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The new ‘M by Montana’ range

May 20, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

It has been a while since I tasted wines from Montana – one of our heritage brands that helped forge the New Zealand winemaking industry. M by Montana is their …

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Levantine Hill Melissas Paddock Syrah 2016
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Levantine Hill Melissa’s Paddock Syrah 2016

May 18, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the unusually warm, and short, season of 2016, comes this Yarra Valley Syrah – the premium single vineyard range for this producer, made in tiny quantities. The perfume is …

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Nautilus Albariño 2022
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Nautilus Albariño 2022

May 16, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine from Marlborough – an example of this Northern Spanish grape variety producing great wines in New Zealand – winning the Trophy (and a Double Gold medal) …

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Kenzie River Flow 2022
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Kenzie River Flow 2022

May 15, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from the Paritua vineyards in Hawke’s Bay – made by Dave ‘Bro’ Mackintosh. Bright garnet-red in the glass, with fresh, lively aromatics that speak of the …

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