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Month: June 2020

Winemaker Series

Winemaker series: Sam Harrop

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Today’s instalment in our readers’ favourite series of interviews with New Zealand winemakers; takes us in the direction of Waiheke Island, where one of our Masters of Wine, Sam Harrop, …

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Features

Deep Down Wines: something new

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

WineFolio talks to one of the newer labels in the New Zealand section of your local restaurant wine list – Peter Lorimer and Clive Dougall, of Deep Down Wines. WineFolio: …

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Te Awa Chardonnay 2018
Reviews

Te Awa Single Estate Chardonnay 2018

June 21, 2020August 16, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Bright lemon-yellow, greening at the edges. Crisp and fresh citrus is joined with aromas of pear and peach with a smokey flintiness. Concentrated fruit on the palate – nectarine and …

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Giesen Organic Pinot Noir 2015
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Giesen Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015

June 19, 2020August 16, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From organic vineyards in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys – rare to see a wine labelled so overtly ‘organic’ in big lettering across the label. Fair play to Giesen for a push …

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Organised Chaos Chardonnay
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Organised Chaos Chardonnay 2019

June 15, 2020August 16, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Returning to the subject of Hayden Penny’s ‘Organised Chaos’ wines – this Chardonnay from Hawke’s bay fruit is a brilliant lemon-green colour in the glass. The nose sparkles with a …

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Quartz Reef Pinot Gris
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Quartz Reef Pinot Gris 2019

June 15, 2020August 16, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Bright lemon-green in the glass, with lively aromas of pear, jasmine and cloves. Vibrant, concentrated fruit flavours – first fresh lychee and white peach, then baked apple crumble and ginger. Intense …

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Jamie Marfell
Winemaker Series

Winemaker series: Jamie Marfell

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

WineFolio is back amongst it with another in our most popular series where we meet New Zealand’s winemaking talent. Today, we’re reporting in from  Pernod Ricard, the home of Brancott …

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NZ Wine Regions

Central Otago: Gibbston Valley (Part 2)

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

Assuming now we’re moving on from what is arguable the region’s centrepiece at Gibbston Valley winery; and off on either two wheels onto the excellent Cycle Path, or on SH6 …

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Charles Wiffen Riesling 2013
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Charles Wiffen Riesling 2013

June 11, 2020September 29, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A bright pale green-yellow in the glass. Hugely aromatic – lots of kerosene, lime zest and white flowers on the nose. Juicy fruits in a vibrant palette – red apple, grapefruit …

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Goldschmidt Vineyards Boulder Bank
Features / Reviews

Our wines, their tastes. From NZ to USA, with Goldschmidt Vineyards

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

This is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but not as we know it. WineFolio had a fascinating opportunity this week to take a look at our most important style of wine – but …

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