TW Wines CV 2017
From Tietjen Witters (TW) on the “golden slope” in Gisborne, this wine is a blend of Viognier and Chardonnay. There’s a very floral nose to this wine – honeysuckle and …
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Lamont Chardonnay 2018
From Central Otago, the fruit sourced from 26-year old dry-grown vines in Wanaka. A brilliant pale lemon-green in the glass, with an expressive, toasty bouquet of citrus, cashew and chamomile. …
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Rockburn Dry Riesling 2019
A Central Otago Riesling, made in the dry style. Very pale straw colour – this has bright, fresh scents of lime, grapefruit and just a whiff of kerosene. A zesty …
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Marlborough – Part 1
We’re in Marlborough towards the end of Summer. As you fly into Blenheim airport, one glance out of the window confirms you’re in wine country here. I’d heard that a …
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Winemaker series: Malcolm Rees-Francis
Winefolio recently made a trip down to Central Otago, spending a few days visiting wineries and Cellar Doors. We were lucky to meet some great characters, and we couldn’t pass …
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Organised Chaos Syrah 2019
From Hawke’s Bay – a wine with a distinctive label – not your regular white square; and the wine inside doesn’t fit the usual box either. This wine was released …
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Giesen Blush Riesling 2019
An interesting take on Giesen’s best selling Riesling – this with an addition of syrah to give it a rosé colour. An inviting floral nose, with elderflower and redcurrant lifting …
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Winemaker Series: Hayden Penny
Another episode in our series of interviews with New Zealand’s winemaking talent – today we have a Q&A with Hayden Penny, from Hawke’s Bay. We talk about his new label …
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Saint Clair ‘James Sinclair’ Chardonnay 2018
A gold medal winner at the last New World Wine Awards, as well winning gold at the 2019 NZIWS. Also, despite not being the Chardonnay Trophy winner – was awarded …
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Passage Rock Marlborough Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016
From the Wairau Plains, and only 350 cases made. A brilliant straw coloured wine, going lemon-green at the edges. Lively fragrance of honey and white flowers, with roasted hazelnuts. Crisp …
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