Maude ‘East Meets West’ Pinot Noir 2018
From the family vineyard at Mt Maude, a shining, ruby colour in the glass, going magenta at the rim. That pop of brightness follows through on the nose that is …
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Winemaker series: Kevin Judd
I roll into Marlborough early one morning and make my way over to the Omaka Valley, to Greywacke, and a meeting with Kevin Judd. A legend and pioneer of New …
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Man O’ War Sauvignon Blanc 2021
From Waiheke island, and the excellent 2021 vintage. Pale, translucent lemon yellow in the glass, crisp and fresh aromas of blackcurrant, capsicum, lemon rind, cut grass and greengage. Dry, with …
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Greywacke Pinot Noir 2018
Principally sourced from a block in the Brancott Valley, Marlborough. Light ruby colour, with a delicate appearance, but intensely perfumed with a nose laced with root beer, red cherry, chamomile, …
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Helio Syrah 2020
Sealed in red wax and with quality cork – a mid-density purple with vivid magenta at the edges. Intensely fragrant – boysenberry, cassis, redcurrant, plum, graphite and rosehip alongside a …
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Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe’ 2018 Pinot Noir releases
A pair of 2018 vintage Pinot Noirs from Rapaura Springs offer the opportunity to compare two wines from distinct sub-regions of Marlborough. Site is proving to be a key element …
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Trinity Hill Marsanne/Viognier 2018
From the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay comes this delicious blend of traditional Rhone Valley white varietals. A striking pale green-gold in the glass with sumptuous aromas of fresh hay, …
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Vineyard accommodation – the best
Welcome to a new section of WineFolio, and one that many people have been asking for. As you may know I also work a lot in tourism in New Zealand …
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New Zealand vineyard accommodation listings
If you’re travelling to visit one of our beautiful wine regions in New Zealand, chances are you’ll be looking for somewhere to stay overnight. The areas of New Zealand that …
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Falconhead Rosé 2019
A Hawke’s bay wine – a pretty shade of salmon pink in the glass. Aromatic, with watermelon, raspberry, white peach, red liquorice and spring flowers on the nose. Fresh, vibrant …
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