Lateral – new label, new wines
A new label from Austin Black – ex Terra Sancta and now winemaker at Prophet’s Rock with Paul Pujol. This, his side hustle with Pip Clarke, making two wines so …
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Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection – the 2021s
The 2021 Collection showcases exceptional quality with a range of styles that reflect the unique character of various Hawke’s Bay subregions and are a celebration of their rich winemaking heritage. …
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Current releases from Te Kano
A first look at the new Gamay Noir from Te Kano also gives the opportunity to take a quick taste through some other current releases with Joe Chen from Te …
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A morning at Felton Road, Bannockburn
It’s a beautiful morning for a visit – just after the celebrations for Felton Road’s 25th Anniversary – and I start with a walk in the vineyards. My colleague Curt …
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m.a.u wines – new releases
After making wine for several high-quality producers in NZ and Australia since 2006, and a 2011 vintage in Vosne Romanee, Burgundy, winemaker Marc Udy finally took the plunge and followed …
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Latest releases from Silver Wing, Waipara
Operating a 1.5ha organic vineyard on George’s Road in Waipara, North Canterbury, the Silver Wing range has grown to include about a dozen wines. Wild ferments, No filtration, no additives …
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Craggy Range 2021 Prestige collection
Craggy Range Director David Peabody, and winemaker Ben Tombs presented the release of the four wines in Craggy Range ‘prestige’ selection from the 2021 vintage. The Chardonnay Les Beaux Cailloux …
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Chateau Musar Masterclass with Ralph Hochar
Ralph Hochar is the third generation owner of Chateau Musar – a family-owned winery in Lebanon, on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea – the crossroads between Asia and …
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The new ‘M by Montana’ range
It has been a while since I tasted wines from Montana – one of our heritage brands that helped forge the New Zealand winemaking industry. M by Montana is their …
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An evening of Syrah & Shiraz in Devonport
Devonport has a few ‘cool places’ that have popped up in recent times, and our Tasting Group ventured over to take in a couple for a night of “Aged Syrah-Shiraz” …
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