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Dunleavy The Shed Rosé 2020
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Dunleavy The Shed Rosé 2020

March 4, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A rosé from merlot grapes grown at a vineyard in Awaawaroa Bay, Waiheke, and named after the vineyard shed that the Dunleavys converted to a restaurant for visitors on site. …

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Toi Toi Marlborough Riesling Reserve 2019
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Toi Toi Marlborough Riesling Reserve 2019

March 2, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Riesling from Marlborough – a bright pale lemon-yellow in the glass. Softly scented, subtle and classy with tangerine peel, tart apple, lemon zest and honeysuckle aromas. Off dry with …

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Nautilus Clay Hills 17
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Nautilus ‘Clay Hills’ Pinot Noir 2017

March 1, 2022March 5, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Southern Valleys sub-region of Marlborough – the vineyard is on a ridge separating the Brancott and Omaka Valleys. A dark carmine red colour in the glass, with deep …

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B wine Chardonnay 2020
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B.wine Chardonnay 2020

February 28, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From Lime Hill Vineyard in Waiarapa – a single vineyard, hand-picked Chardonnay from Mendoza clones. A translucent light gold-green in the glass. Classy nose – restrained and fresh, with delicate …

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Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle
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Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2015

February 27, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Winner of the Trophy for Champion New Zealand Sparkling Wine at NZIWS in 2020 (for the 2016 vintage). Superbly presented in a distinctive box and label designed by kiwi artist …

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Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2019
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Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2019

February 26, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Hawke’s Bay wine, from a producer with a sensational track record of award-winning wines – this wine won the NZIWS Champion Wine of Show in 2016, and Clearview Estate …

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Hancock & Sons Lillies Rosé 2018
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Hancock & Sons Lillies Rosé 2018

February 25, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Made from Cabernet Franc fruit, hand-picked in the Bridge Pa region of Hawke’s Bay. A pale salmon pink (with a hint of mandarin peel) colour in the glass – very …

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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From selected vineyards in the Awatere Valley and Southern Valleys sub-regions of Marlborough. A deep rosy maroon colour in the glass, with seductive aromatics of cherry, dried herb, blueberry, redcurrant …

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Tantalus ‘Cachette’ Reserve Chardonnay 2019
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Tantalus ‘Cachette’ Reserve Chardonnay 2019

February 23, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

A Waiheke Island wine, from the very good 2019 vintage. Expressive and bold on the nose, with vibrant aromas of lemon zest, fennel, chestnut, nectarine, ginger, acacia, golden apple and …

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Esk Valley ‘The Hillside’ 2010
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Esk Valley ‘The Hillside’ 2010

February 22, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

‘The Hillside’ is from the famed The Terraces Vineyard in Bay View, Hawke’s Bay – this first version of the wine was Malbec dominant. A dark dense claret colour, with …

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