Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2013
From the well known Central Otago vineyard on Felton Road with 100% organic and biodynamic farmed fruit. Block 1 is a north-facing slope in The Elms vineyard and has a …
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A tasting of Jura – through a kiwi lens
A simple idea for a tasting from a friend in the industry, with the theme “wines from Jura” became a viable article idea for the WineFolio website, when another white …
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Craggy Range Te Kahu 2019
From the Gimblett Gravels in the Hawke’s Bay this is a blend of 54% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot – which was …
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Villa Maria Reserve Merlot 2013
A wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, in one of the absolute legendary vintages for reds in the North Island. A slightly opaque dark crimson colour in …
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Allan Scott Pinot Gris 2026
A wine from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. A bright golden-copper colour in the glass. Plush aromas of pear, ginger, nectarine, sliced apple, white pepper and vanilla, topped with a …
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The Tasting Table #4
This is our fourth iteration of ‘The Tasting Table’ where I will be bringing a bag full of wines that I’m due to review – over to dinner with a …
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Vidal Legacy Chardonnay 2016
The fruit (clone 15) was sourced from the Kokako and, now sadly defunct, Lyons vineyards and sealed under screwcap. 2016 as a vintage saw a cooler start but ended up …
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Astrolabe ‘Beacon Hill vineyard’ Syrah 2024
Sourced entirely from the Beacon Hill vineyard in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley, it sports a new style of label for the brand, designed in house by Arabella Waghorn and Finn Scott-Kelly. …
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Felton Road ‘Block 2’ Chardonnay 2010
A wine from Bannockburn in Central Otago – now 16 years in the bottle, sealed with a screw cap. A bright, pale gold colour in the glass. The perfume is …
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Villa Maria Ngākirikiri 2021 wins ‘Best in Show’ at DWWA
Villa Maria’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, Ngākirikiri 2021, has been named one of the world’s best wines at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). The wine received a score of 97/100 and a coveted “Best in …
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