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Month: November 2021

Haha Chardonnay 2020
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Haha Chardonnay 2020

November 30, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Hawke’s Bay wine, from the excellent but COVID-hit vintage. An aromatic nose of peach, grapefruit, apple, lemon peel, apricot and baking spice. Medium bodied, with integrated acidity and oak …

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Man O’ War ‘Ironclad’ 2018
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Man O’ War ‘Ironclad’ 2018

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From hillside vineyards across the Estate, comes this well-regarded Bordeaux-style blend of (this year) two-thirds Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon in supporting roles. Inkily ruby-black …

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Elephant Hill ‘Sea’ Sauvignon Blanc 2019
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Elephant Hill ‘Sea’ Sauvignon Blanc 2019

November 28, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Hawke’s Bay wine, from the coastal vineyards at Te Awanga. Palest lemon-green in the glass, with a burst of fresh citrus on the nose – lemon, grapefruit pith, white …

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Crab Farm Riesling 2020
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Crab Farm Riesling 2020

November 26, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Riesling from the home block vineyard at Bay View in Hawke’s Bay. Very pale straw yellow in the glass with a pure, youthful nose filled with citrus aromas of orange …

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Hans Herzog Nebbiolo
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Hans Herzog Nebbiolo 2013

November 25, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

An unusual variety to be found growing in New Zealand – the backbone of the great Italian Barolo and Barbarescos  but, of course, Hans Herzog has some! From their organic, …

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Big Sky Pinot Noir 2018
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Big Sky Pinot Noir 2018

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Pinot Noir from Te Muna Road in Martinborough – Pinot country! A deep crimson in the glass, with cranberry, bramble, cloves, pepper and a violet, rose petal floral lift …

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Kumeu River Estate Pinot Gris 2019

November 23, 2021November 24, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From vineyards in Kumeu, West Auckland, and the excellent 2019 vintage. Intensely aromatic, with orange peel, white peach, ginger, greengage and honeysuckle on the nose. A bright acidity with just …

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Dom Maxwell
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Winemaker series: Dom Maxwell

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Having met and briefly talked to Dom Maxwell at a visit to Greystone – where he is the Head Winemaker – earlier in the year, I’m also keen to catch …

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Villa Maria Ihumatao Chardonnay 2020
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Villa Maria Ihumatao Chardonnay 2020

November 21, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

With Villa Maria Single Vineyard series now being released together on the 1st November annually, this is a good opportunity to look at one of my favourites – an Auckland …

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Trinity Hill 125 Gimblett Rd Chardonnay 2020
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Trinity Hill 125 Gimblett Chardonnay 2020

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The latest from a range of single vineyard wines from Trinity Hill, Hawke’s Bay. A lively nose – aromas of ripe pear, grapefruit, roast chestnut, sweet lemon and orange blossom. …

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