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Burn Cottage Pinot Noir 2017

September 26, 2026 - by Steven Brunskill - Leave a Comment

From a “day one” Biodynamic vineyard in the foothills of the Pisa range in Central Otago. The vineyard is planted in blocks with a plethora of clones. 13% whole bunch …

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Sacred Hill Helmsman 2024

September 25, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The 2024 Helmsman is 86% Cabernet, 7% Syrah and 7% Cabernet Franc, from an excellent vintage in Hawke’s Bay. A dense, inky garnet colour in the glass. A lovely perfume, …

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Rockburn ‘Stolen Kiss’ Rosé 2026
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Rockburn ‘Stolen Kiss’ Rosé 2026

September 24, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Released in time for daylight saving every year, the Stolen Kiss has actually become one of those wines that is known by name alone. Which is amazing considering it is …

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A ‘taste-off’ with two aged Hawke’s Bay reds from the 1991 vintage

September 24, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

For no particular reason other than curiosity (and availability of the two bottles), Steven and I decided to open two 1991 vintage reds from Hawke’s Bay the other day. Both …

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Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2020

September 23, 2026 - by Steven Brunskill - Leave a Comment

The fruit comes from a coastal site near Cape Kidnappers/Te Awanga with a soil profile of shallow, warm clay loams. 2020 was a somewhat challenging growing season that saw Spring …

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Nga Waka Riesling 2025
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Nga Waka Riesling 2025

September 22, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A riesling from Martinborough – a region best known for Pinot Noir, but which does produce very good whites, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay – and some producers …

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Takapoto Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019
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Takapoto Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019

September 21, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

A Central Otago Pinot Noir – made with fruit from both Gibbston and Bannockburn sub-regions by the boutique producer based in Waikato (read about a visit here – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=12111.) It …

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CJ Pask Declaration Syrah 2009

September 20, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

CJ Pask is a pioneer in the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, with 90 hectares of vines in the area. This wine was made by Kate Radburnd – one …

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Tantalus Cachette Reserve Chardonnay 2018

September 19, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Waiheke Island wine, from the label’s top tier – sealed with a cork. The fruit is grown in a small plot on the Estate in the Onetangi Valley. A …

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Felton Road Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

September 18, 2026 - by Steven Brunskill - Leave a Comment

From a ‘game of two halves’ vintage which saw the first half through until January  characterised by exceptional heat, with warmer than normal overnight temperatures. The second half saw temperatures …

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