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Month: April 2020

The Doctors' Riesling 2018
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The Doctors’ Riesling 2018

April 28, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Made by Forrest in Marlborough, a naturally lower alcohol wine (at 9%) from one of the low-alcohol (and screwcaps, incidentally) pioneers. Bright, pale green-yellow with an appealing bouquet of fresh …

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Matt dicey
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Winemaker Series – Matt Dicey

April 27, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

An occasional series where we corner the best of New Zealand’s winemaking talent. In the spotlight today: Matt Dicey. So, has your world changed a bit since Foley? Yes and No. I’ve …

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Kalex Pinot Noir 2017
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Kalex Pinot Noir 2017

April 24, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Dark carmine red in the glass, with a ripe and inviting fragrance. On the nose there is a top note of spring flowers, with smoky mushroom and minerality mingling with …

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Helio Chardonnay 2019
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Helio Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019

April 21, 2020September 29, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

At WineFolio we’re really thrilled for the arrival of the top quality chardonnays from the stellar 2019 vintage – but a review must note these are likely to be in …

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Giesen Clayvin single vineyard Chardonnay 2015

April 20, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From one of Marlborough’s best known and regarded vineyards, a single vineyard wine of some distinction. A light straw yellow, brilliant and shining in the glass. Cashew, peach ice cream …

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Julicher Estate wines – 18.04.2020

April 18, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

Whilst I’ve been to Martinborough a couple of times, a really thorough examination is well overdue. WineFolio is definitely planning a “Field Trip” to the region for later this year …

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Carrick The Excelsior Pinot Noir
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Carrick Tasting 16.04.20

April 18, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

It’s always interesting to do a tasting of a range of wines from one Estate – like you would if you visited the Cellar Door. It helps you feel the …

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SOHO McQueen Pinot Noir
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SOHO ‘McQueen’ Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017

April 12, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

From the stellar 2017 vintage in Central; a blend of regional fruit, made by Grant Taylor. Deep and enticing ruby colour, radiating scents of red cherry, cola and doris plum. …

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Smith & Sheth CRU bottles
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Smith & Sheth CRU wines – online tasting 09.04.2020

April 9, 2020May 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

I, for one, am really enjoying this flush of ‘online tastings’ that has developed during our enforced Covid-19 Level 4 Lockdown. The latest was an early evening session with MW …

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Villa Maria Keltern Chardonnay 2018

April 8, 2020October 15, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

One of New Zealand’s great white wines, from a single vineyard site in Hawke’s Bay Pale yellow, lightening to lime green at the edges. An intense, powerful bouquet of pear, …

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