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Month: December 2021

SOHO Revolver 2019
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SOHO Revolver 2019

December 14, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

A red blend from Waiheke – featuring Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Deep, dark ruby coloured in the glass, with lively aromas of red plum, cranberry, cassis, wood smoke, date, …

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Church Road ‘Gwen’ Pinot Gris 2020
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Church Road ‘Gwen’ Pinot Gris 2020

December 13, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Church Road have expanded their ‘Gwen’ range – now with a Rosé, Pinot Gris and a Chardonnay. From the Matapiro Vineyard at Crownthorpe Terraces, the Pinot Gris shows a varietal …

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The Goode Wine Co. Riesling 2021
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The Goode Wine Co. Riesling 2021

December 11, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From Marlborough – a new label to me  – by Matthew Goode (see our Q&A – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=4631), comes this 2021 Riesling. A pale straw in the glass, with a lively …

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CR GR Chardy 19
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Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2019

December 10, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A much-awarded chardonnay from Hawke’s Bay which has won a huge pile of awards over the years, and was definitely at the forefront of what could be called the ‘modern’ …

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Babich WR Syrah
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Babich Winemakers’ Reserve Syrah 2017

December 9, 2021December 14, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Hawke’s Bay wine – from the St John estate vineyard in Bridge Pa. Deep ruby colour in the glass, with redcurrant, smoky spices, orange rind, fig, pepper and violet …

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Church Road
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Chris Scott wins Winemaker of the Year

December 8, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Hawke’s Bay winery, Church Road has been winning accolades again at the annual Winestate Wine of the Year Awards announced today with Chief Winemaker, Chris Scott, crowned NZ Winemaker of …

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Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seaspray Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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Villa Maria Single Vineyard ‘Seaspray’ Sauvignon Blanc 2021

December 8, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Part of the Villa Maria Single Vineyard collection of wines. From a coastal block in the Awatere valley, Marlborough. Bright and aromatic on the nose, with a mineral, saline note …

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Xmas cracker
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The WineFolio Christmas Cracker for 2021

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

What I think should be on your festive table this year (or on your Santa List!) It’s December, and after the year we’ve had, well be looking forward to a …

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St Clair Pioneer Block Rosé 2021

December 6, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard rosé – made from Marlborough Pinot Noir, kept on skins just a few hours to produce this pale salmon pink colour in the glass. Perfumed with raspberry, …

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No.1 cuve
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Two from One – No.1 Family Estate

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A chance to delve into the expert winemaking of Daniel Le Brun at No.1 Family Estate – this box set of two wines coming from the same source. The Reserve …

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