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Month: November 2020

Zaria rosé 2020
Reviews

Zaria Rosé 2020

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

The 2020 rosé is made from Malbec, off the Lesley’s vineyard in Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay. Bright cerise-pink, a decent depth of colour, almost like a light red wine. Vibrant …

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Church Road Grand Reserve Syrah
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Church Road Grand Reserve Syrah 2018

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

A deep, opaque ruby-purple colour in the glass, with a nose of blueberry, bramble and pomegranate, filled out with florals of violets and tobacco box. Generous and succulent on the …

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What is a ‘Cult Wine’?

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

There are many an interesting topic you may come across now and then in the world of wine. Last week I was asked an opinion about ‘cult’ wines, and did …

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NZ wine bottles
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New Zealand wine exports hit $2 billion

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

International demand for New Zealand wine has surged over the past decade, with total exportvalue now reaching a record-breaking $2 billion, for the 12 months to October 2020, according to …

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Pinot Blanc 2020 - Blackenbrook
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Blackenbrook Pinot Blanc 2020

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A relatively rare variety in New Zealand, but this Nelson wine won a Trophy at the NZIWS in 2020 (in the Other White Wine varieties class) A fresh, striking, very …

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Black barn Chardonnay 2019
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Black Barn Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A barrel-fermented Chardonnay from the excellent 2019 vintage in Hawke’s Bay – won a Gold medal at the NZIWS this year. A nose of lemon peel, peach, roast almond and …

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New Zealand Christmas wine choices
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WineFolio Christmas Cracker for 2020

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Welcome to the second edition of the Winefolio ‘Christmas Cracker’ on the website – which is my suggestions of a dozen (or so) wines for your Christmas and New Year …

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Bald Hills Last Light Riesling
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Bald Hills ‘Last Light’ Riesling 2018

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

A single vineyard wine, from a hectare of vines that capture the last of the days sunlight. A bright, pale peachy-yellow colour in the glass; with piquant grapefruit, lychee, lemongrass, …

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Beyond the vines book
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Book review: ‘Beyond the Vines’

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Beyond the Vines – The changing landscape of wine in Aotearoa New Zealand is a new book by Jules van Costello, and it proved to be an fascinating read. It …

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Marsden Estate Pinot Gris
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Marsden Estate Pinot Gris 2020

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

The bestselling wine at their winery restaurant in Kerikeri, this Marsden Estate Pinot Gris is from the sterling 2020 vintage. A vibrant, youthful presentation, with white floral lift, sliced red …

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