Te Motu 2004
The 2004 vintage was characterised by early, and excellent, flowering and fruitset which was followed by cool conditions with an extended ripening season. A blend of approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, …
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Askerne Merlot 2022
A wine from the stony, sandy soils of the Askerne vineyard terrace. The final blend saw 20% new oak and 20% second fill. A deep garnet red colour in the …
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Hermit Ram Salty White 2023
A white wine created from the Limestone Hills vineyard in the Waipara Gorge of North Canterbury. I read online that the method involves “Whole bunch fermentation, partially in stainless steel, …
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Craggy Range Le Sol 2014
On the heels of 2013, the 2014 vintage was warm, dry and widely regarded as excellent. 18 months in oak – 35% new. Under cork – in pristine condition. A …
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Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2017
Another wine from the set that was opened recently for our “100 point Tasting” – this having received the maximum from Bob Campbell MW. From Block 5 of The Elms …
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Puriri Hills ‘Harmonie de Soir’ 2012
From a special site in Clevedon, Auckland – a blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Carmenère, 13% Cabernet Franc, 12% Malbec, from vines aged between 11 to 15 years of age. …
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Clos Ostler EOS Pinot Noir 2022
The 2022 vintage is the first release of EOS Pinot Noir, from the Waitaki Valley in Otago. They will be pleased with the result – the wine winning a Platinum …
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Kumeu River Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
A white wine from Kumeu in West Auckland. It received a 100/100 perfect score from JamesSuckling.com for this vintage, and was also awarded ‘White Wine of the Year’ by that …
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De la Terre Montepulciano 2016
This is an Italian variety more at home in Tuscany than Hawke’s Bay although it seems very happy here. As a late ripening variety it did well in 2016 which …
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Te Awa Boundary 2003
A Bordeaux-style red blend from the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. A blend of 61% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small addition of 2% Cabernet Franc. It …
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