Man O’ War Kulta Syrah Masterclass
Although I attended two of the Man O’ War ‘Kulta’ Tasting evenings in the last year – the Syrah ‘Totto’ was the one that I missed, being away in the …
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Winemaker series: Jannine Rickards
When I dropped into Finer Wines recently and talked about a visit to Gladstone with Jim, he suggested a visit to Johner was essential, but that I should also definitely …
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Seifried Zweigelt 2018
From the Seifried family vineyard at Brightwater – Zweigelt is a rare variety in New Zealand (although originally from Austria, and very popular there). Translucent ruby red in the glass, …
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Greywacke Wild Sauvignon 2018
Bright lemon green in the glass, with vivid aromas of lemongrass, apricot, pine needle, crushed thyme and jalapeno, with a floral jasmine lift. The palate is concentrated, juicy, with grilled …
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The Landing Boathouse ‘Vino Rosso’ 2019
A blend of Italian varieties Sangiovese and Montepulciano, rounded out with Cabernet Franc and Merlot, all grown on the Landing Estate vineyards in the Bay of Island in the excellent …
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Hawke’s Bay – Central region
If you are travelling south from Hawke’s Bay, the Central Hawke’s Bay region has a handful of excellent vineyard choices for you to explore. Stop at the rural township of …
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Trinity Hill ‘125 Gimblett’ Chardonnay 2019
A single vineyard wine, from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, and from the excellent 2019 vintage. Opens with a mouth-watering bouquet of grapefruit, cashew, nectarine and caramel, lit …
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Hugh Crichton appointed Head Winemaker at Elephant Hill
Elephant Hill winery, located in Te Awanga, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand has announced the appointment of award-winning winemaker Hugh Crichton. Hugh will replace Steve Skinner who, after 15 years at …
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Equilibrium Makers, Martinborough
On a recent trip to Wairarapa, I heard about a few ‘new’ labels, but didn’t really have time to arrange times to meet with everyone… so, in lieu of putting …
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Karikari Estate Syrah 2017
From the northernmost vineyard in the country, on the Karikari Peninsula, this Syrah is ruby red in the glass, with vibrant aromas of redcurrant, plum, white pepper and chamomile herbals. …
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