A flight of sherry
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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New Year, new box from Laithwaites!
Starting off 2023 with a selection of new stuff to try from Laithwaites. The last year was punctuated by these ace boxes of discovery, and I’m more than happy to …
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On Prosecco
In the first week of December 2022, I hosted the last of our Top 10 tastings for the year – Sparkling wines. The results are here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=7313 and it …
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A morning at Te Mata Estate
A first time visiting Te Mata Estate in Hawke’s Bay. It’s the producer of the regions’ most revered wine – the red ‘Coleraine’, but has so far escaped my attentions. …
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A chat with Leon Hill of Organic Hill
I bumped into the bundle of energy that is Leon Hill at the South Australian Showcase – ‘Ruled by Flavour’ in Auckland recently. Then there he was again in the …
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WineFolio – best wines of the year, 2022
Welcome to the end of the year round up where I look at my ten favourite wines of the year. This is what I judge to be the best of …
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The WineFolio Christmas Cracker 2022
What I think should be on your festive table this year (or on your Santa List!) It’s December, and I imagine that readers will be looking forward to a time …
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A Tasting at Te Kano in Bannockburn
We’re staying the night at the Calvert Vineyard on Felton Road in Bannockburn, and the neighbouring property now houses the Te Kano Cellar door, so the chance to drop in …
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New Zealand Pinot Noir – exploring the regions
An opportunity came along to fine-tune the palate and give it a bit of a work out. After the Awards Night at the New Zealand International Wine Show, I had …
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‘Ruled by Flavour’ A Taste of South Australia
New Zealand winemaking has come a long way in a very short period of time. In the space of a couple of generations, New Zealand’s winemaking regions now produce wines …
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