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Month: November 2019

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Wine reviews 21 November 2019

November 30, 2019May 25, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

Mount Michael Pinot Noir 2017 A single vineyard wine, from the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. A deep burgundy coloured wine with an elegant nose showing doris plum with spicey clove …

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An evening with Framingham

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Tuesday 19th November 2019. A chance to spend the evening with the good people from Framingham was far too good an opportunity to pass up. I’ve gradually become more and …

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Wine Reviews 9th November

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

CRU Cantera 2017 A Smith & Sheth wine, from Omahu, Hawke’s Bay, fashioned in the style of spanish red, with components of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc. A densely …

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Wine Reviews 4th November

November 18, 2019November 24, 2019 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Coopers Creek ‘Metals & Gravels’ Hawke’s Bay Malbec/Cabernet Franc/Syrah/Merlot 2013 From the vaunted 2013 vintage, this Bordeaux blend wine, from Hawke’s Bay is a gutsy blend of almost equal amounts …

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Wine Reviews 2nd November

November 15, 2019November 18, 2019 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Vidal Reserve Chardonnay 2015 A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, from a variety of vineyards, including Kakako in the Ohiti Valley, some Gimblett Gravels and Te Awanga fruit. A zingy golden colour in …

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Wine Reviews 29 October

November 15, 2019November 18, 2019 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Villa Maria Lightly Sparkling Rose 2017 Styled after an italian ‘frizzante’ wine, made from a mix of Merlot, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir juices, and given a gentle carbonated finish. A …

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Wine reviews – Thornbury

November 15, 2019May 3, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Thornbury Waipara Pinot Gris 2016 The 2019 version of this wine just won the MOBEV Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris at the NZIWS, so we dug out a 2016 of …

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Reviews from a tasting with Gordon Russell, Esk Valley

November 13, 2019November 18, 2019 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

All these wines from a tasting with the Esk Valley winemaker, Gordon Russell on 18th September 2019 Esk Valley Hawke’s Bay Rose 2019 From Hawke’s Bay merlot grapes, harvested early …

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Wine Reviews 25th October

November 13, 2019November 18, 2019 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Stonecroft Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Estate grown in their certified organic Mere Road vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels. A fairly unusual straight Cabernet Sauvignon (only) wine from hand-picked fruit. A bold …

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Wine Reviews 22nd October

November 13, 2019November 17, 2019 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

St Jerome ‘Matuka’ Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2009 From company vineyards in the Henderson hills of west Auckland, a blend of approx 60/40 Cabernet to Merlot. Cedar and a funkiness of warm …

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