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Maude Chardonnay 2016
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Maude Chardonnay 2016

January 30, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Going back to explore an older vintage of this excellent Central Otago wine – from Wanaka. A vibrant lemon-straw yellow in the glass, with vibrant aromatics on the nose of …

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Ruru Reserve Pinot 17
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Ruru Reserve Pinot Noir 2017

January 29, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the ‘Immigrant’s Vineyard’ in the Alexandra Basin sub-region of Central Otago. A dark ruby in the glass, and with a perfume that immediately says ‘Central Otago Pinot’. A vibrant …

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Babydoll Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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Babydoll Sauvignon Blanc 2022

January 28, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Made by the Sauvignon Blanc experts at Yealands in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. Absolutely on-point perfume that shouts of Marlborough Sauvignon varietal personality – passion fruit, blackcurrant, grapefruit, apple, sorrel, cucumber …

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Clearview Estate Beachhead Chardonnay 2019

January 27, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The Champion Wine of Show and Chardonnay Trophy-winning wine from the New Zealand International Wine Show in 2020. After a few years in bottle, it is a light golden-green in …

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Charles Melton Nine Popes 2002
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Charles Melton Nine Popes 2002

January 26, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre – so a Southern Rhone style, but made in the Barossa, South Australia, in their unique ‘with a twist’ expression. Twenty years have …

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No.1 Assemblé Méthode Traditionelle NV
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No.1 Assemblé Méthode Traditionelle NV

January 24, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Marlborough Méthode Traditionelle specialists – using the processes from their Champagne-making family in France learnt over the last 12 generations. Using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in …

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Ridge Geyserville 2017
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Ridge Geyserville 2017

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Alexander Valley, California. A field blend of 68% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 12% Petite Sirah, 2% Alicante Bouschet in this vintage – this wine having being made annually since …

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A flight of sherry
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A flight of sherry

January 22, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Sherry is a fortified wine, principally made from white Palomino grapes in Andalusia, Spain – centred around the city of Jerez. Made in a variety of styles, ranging from light, …

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Saint Clair ‘Pioneer Block 30’ Cabernet Franc 2020
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Saint Clair ‘Pioneer Block 30’ Cabernet Franc 2020

January 21, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the ‘Table Top’ block in Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay, and a great vintage – the COVID-hit 2020. A dense ruby in the glass. Perfumed with cassis, strawberry, thyme, boysenberry, …

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Yalumba Viognier 2020
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Yalumba Viognier 2020

January 20, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From South Australia, and a label that always done pretty well by its Viognier – this is the entry-level ‘Y series’ from sites across its range of vineyards. A pale …

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