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Misha’s Vineyard The Soloist Pinot Rosé 2025

February 7, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single-vineyard wine from Central Otago – from the Estate vineyard in Bendigo. A pale coral pink colour in the glass. The perfume is lively and bright with aromas of …

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Château de Malengin ‘Eve’ 2021
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Château de Malengin ‘Eve’ 2021

February 5, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A French wine from the Montagne-Saint-Émilion region, produced by the Edmond de Rothschild Heritage estate, who are linked to New Zealand through their estates at Akarua in Bannockburn and Rimapare …

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Wairau River Reserve Gewürztraminer 2024
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Wairau River Reserve Gewürztraminer 2024

February 4, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From hand-picked fruit, grown in the Rapaura vineyard surrounding the winery in the Wairau valley, Marlborough. Gewürz means spicy so the grape name literally means ‘spicy traminer’. A light, intense …

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Esk Valley ‘The Terraces’ 1998
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Esk Valley ‘The Terraces’ 1998

February 3, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A blend of red grape varietals – approximately 45% Malbec, 35% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It was also the first vintage to have a predominance of Malbec. The top …

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Misha’s Vineyard ‘Cantata’ Pinot Noir 2023
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Misha’s Vineyard ‘Cantata’ Pinot Noir 2023

February 2, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

One of a range of Pinot Noirs made from the Estate vineyard in Bendigo, Central Otago, in a very good vintage. A deep garnet red colour, with very pretty and …

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Moutere Hills ‘Sarau’ Reserve Chardonnay 2021
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Moutere Hills ‘Sarau’ Reserve Chardonnay 2021

February 1, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine from the Tasman region, in the Upper Moutere hills area – tasted when I visited their busy Cellar Door. A translucent golden colour in the glass, with a …

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Wairau River Rosé 2024

January 31, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine made from Marlborough Pinot Noir – winner of a Gold medal at NZIWS in 2024. A coral pink colour in the glass. The fragrance is pure and fruity, …

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Sea Level ‘Home Block’ Chardonnay 2021
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Sea Level ‘Home Block’ Chardonnay 2021

January 30, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the estate home block vineyard overlooking the Kina Peninsula in the Nelson region. Winner of a Gold Medal at NZIWS for this vintage. The bouquet has a slight reductivity …

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Beach House ‘La Plage’ Arneis 2025
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Beach House ‘La Plage’ Arneis 2025

January 29, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Winning both the ‘Other Whites’ Champion Trophy at the National Wine Awards Aotearoa, and a Gold medal at NZIWS last year – this is a rare example of the italian …

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St. Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Chardonnay 2022
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St. Clair Pioneer Block 10 ‘Twin Hills’ Chardonnay 2022

January 28, 2026 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine from the Omaka Valley in Marlborough – winner of the Champion Chardonnay Trophy at the National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2024. A pale straw colour in …

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