
Winemaker series: Sam Harrop
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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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, …
Read MoreWineFolio 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: …
Read MoreBright 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 …
Read MoreFrom 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 …
Read MoreReturning 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 …
Read MoreBright 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 …
Read MoreWineFolio 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 …
Read MoreAssuming 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 …
Read MoreA 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 …
Read MoreThis 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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