Winemaker series: Rod MacIvor
It’s been too long since I’ve been any further north than Waipu; and with the chance to visit The Landing as well, I set myself up with a couple of …
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Giesen release new ‘Uncharted’ range
Created to capture the essence of Marlborough – the range features Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as a snapshot of this unique region, in which Giesen has now been growing and …
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Hancock & Sons Reserve Chardonnay 2019
Making only four barrels, this is a new ‘Bridge Pa’ Reserve wine from Hancock and Sons, building a modern wine with all the best bits of the Hancock Snr past …
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Topsy Turvey Chardonnay 2018
From vineyards to the side of Clearview at Te Awanga, planted by Tim and daughter Katie over 14 years ago with the idea of making wines together. (I’ve seen this …
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Whistling Buoy ‘Kokolo Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2016
A single vineyard wine from the Lyttelton Harbour – Whistling Buoy wines were featured on WineFolio in September. Award-winning, indeed, destined to be served on Air NZ Business Class this …
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Rockburn Pinot Noir 2019
The new vintage of this wine – from the great 2019 vintage. I reviewed the single vineyard wines from Rockburn recently, but have now returned to try the cuvé, which …
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Wooing Tree Blondie 2020
From Central Otago, this Blanc de Noir is allegedly Reese Witherspoon’s favourite NZ wine!? Family-owned estate-grown Pinot Noir grapes are crushed with the least skin contact possible, to produce a …
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Nautilus Chardonnay 2019
A Marlborough wine – winner of a silver medal at the NZIWS this year – from a couple of vineyards, and using classic burgundy clones. Pale straw colour, with an …
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Winemaker series: Tim Turvey
On a recent visit to Hawke’s Bay I wanted to visit Clearview as I admire their wines immensely, and had visited the Cellar Door before, but only as a tourist. …
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Egmont Street Eatery & Palliser Estate summer collaboration
One of Wellington’s best loved restaurants, Egmont Street Eatery, is setting up a satellite operation at Palliser Estate winery in Martinborough for the upcoming summer months, offering bistro style lunch …
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