Big Sky wines, Martinborough
On a recent trip to Wairarapa, between us we couldn’t quite find a time that worked for both the people at Big Sky wines and myself… so we resorted to …
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Giesen Uncharted Chardonnay 2020
From Marlborough – Wairau and Southern Valleys fruit – and the new range of ‘Uncharted’ wines by Giesen. A bright, pale lemony green in the glass. Seems a touch shy …
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The Paranormal Cabernet Franc 2019
From the Supernatural Wine co. this Hawke’s Bay red is made by ‘rising star’ Hayden Penny from the stellar, if spooky, 2019 vintage. A vibrant, brooding crimson in the glass, …
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Flexi-Hex sustainable packaging comes to NZ
Excellent news this week that Flexi-Hex packaging will now be available in New Zealand. Akitu, will be the first wine producer in New Zealand to launch the sustainable packaging via …
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Tin Pot Hut Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Pale lemon colour in the glass; aromatic, with bright notes of lemongrass, myrtle, gooseberry and asparagus, coupled with a stony minerality to the nose. Leading the palate is a bright …
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Brad & Warren Butterworth acquire Julicher Vineyard
With twenty-five years of cultivating, nurturing and picking up more than their fair share of gold medals, the foundations of one of New Zealand’s most mature vineyards are set, ready …
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Delta ‘Hatters Hill’ Chardonnay 2019
From Marlborough, and the excellent 2019 vintage – this is a bold Chardonnay with smoky notes of toasted hazelnut, buttered toast, vanilla and mandarin peel on the nose. Decently weighty …
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Winemaker series: Gordon Russell
It’s the middle of the year as I catch up with Gordon Russell, Head winemaker at Esk Valley, in new surroundings at the Te Awa winery complex now housing the …
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Caythorpe Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Coming from the family estate ‘Caythorpe’ vineyard in central Wairau, the excellent 2020 vintage has produced a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of nectarine, pine leaves, cut grass and capsicum, …
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Alexia Urban Winery, opening Friday 4th Dec
Now open on West St in Greytown – one back from the main street, is the cool little ‘Urban Winery’ housing the endeavours of Lesley and Jane, under the Alexia …
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