No compromises – Radburnd Cellars
Driving away from Auckland in the first outing since we were allowed to travel (in the first set of COVID-19 restrictions) at the end of June – my first appointment …
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Villa Maria Keltern Chardonnay 2019
Traditionally one of the country’s most lauded white wines, from a single vineyard site in Hawke’s Bay. Interesting to try this new release from the 2019 vintage that many are …
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New label for Lawson’s Dry Hills
A wine that looks good, tastes good, and does good? Lawson’s Dry Hills have a new label for a range of wines aimed at consumers looking for 100% sustainable winemaking. …
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Church Road celebrate 25 years of TOM
September 12 2020 will mark 25 years of iconic Church Road TOM winemaking, with the Hawke’s Bay winery releasing the latest vintages of two TOM wines; the 2016 TOM Merlot …
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North Canterbury Wine Collective on Tour!
Before COVID-19, and the lockdown levels we all suffered through, I had plans – tickets even! – to visit North Canterbury on a Field Trip at the end of April. …
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Akarua RUA Pinot Noir 2016
This is an entry-level wine from Akarua, but delivering bags of drink-young appeal and fresh, classic Central Otago flavours. With a few years developing in the bottle, this 2016 is …
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Winemaker series: Matt Connell
If you keep an eye on who is winning awards in New Zealand for their Pinot Noir, then you will know the name of Matt Connell. Moving from a successful …
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Babich ‘Irongate’ Chardonnay 2018
Back in classic Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay territory – bit of a sweet spot for us over here at WineFolio! Reviewed a lovely 2016 version at the end of last year, …
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Winemakers series: Claire Mulholland
Burn Cottage winemaker Claire Mulholland is a well respected figure in New Zealand, and a bit of Pinot Noir legend, having worked at both Martinborough Vineyards and at Amisfield as …
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Man O’ War Kulta Masterclass
Midwinter is, for me, usually a time to get into my favourite wines. New discoveries can wait until Spring, when I’m out and about and poking into places for wines …
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