Haha Chardonnay 2020
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
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
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
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 2013
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
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
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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Winemaker series: Dom Maxwell
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
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 Chardonnay 2020
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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