Huia ‘Tangle’ 2024
A white wine blend – created (for the ‘24 vintage) from Pinot Gris, Viognier and Riesling. Blends of white grapes seem much more accepted in Europe – I’m thinking of …
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A Thousand Gods ‘No Devices’ 2023
A wine from the Churton vineyard in Marlborough, made by this excellent producer based in Rolleston. Created from 100% Petit Manseng – which is rare that there’s currently only 1ha …
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Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc 2024
A Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, using fruit from vineyards in the Wairau Valley, and a portion from the Auntsfield vineyard specifically. A very pale straw colour, with a touch of green …
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Bryterlater ‘Ernest’ Pinot Noir 2022
A wine from this small producer in North Canterbury – made from Abel clone Pinot Noir. There is a touch of carbonic fermentation and whole bunch character here, with raspberry, …
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Balvonie Marlborough Prosecco Méthode Traditionnelle 2023
A Prosecco from Marlborough using the Méthode Traditionnelle and the traditional Glera grape varietal. A small family producer – and new label – from Ben and Helen McLauchlan. A very …
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Huia Sauvignon Blanc 2024
An organic wine from Marlborough- the labelling is also quite beautiful. A pale slate-green colour in the glass. It doesn’t have that slap-across-the face green attack of signature Marlborough Sav; …
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Latest Releases from The Marlborist
It is my last shift at Vic Road Wine Bar & Cellar when I get to catch up with Richard Ellis of The Marlborist. He and I have a history …
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Highfield Botrytised Riesling 2003
A wine from the Wairau Valley, Marlborough, using full botrytised Riesling grapes. A 375ml bottle. A deep copper colour in the glass. The bouquet has a distinctly tar edge, with …
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Wild Earth Chardonnay 2023
A wine from the Highgrange vineyard in the Pisa sub-region of Central Otago. A pale lemon-green colour in the glass. Aromas of red apple, lemon, grapefruit and melon, highlighted with …
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Clos Marguerite Méthode Traditionnelle Rosé 2019
A return to taste a wine I first discovered in 2023. It is a sparkling wine made in the Méthode Traditionnelle from Pinot Noir grown in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough. …
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