Terrace Edge, Waipara Valley
I’m in North Canterbury to catch up with one of the labels that always seem to catch my eye – whether it is in a line up of varietals at …
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Bilancia La Collina Syrah 2002
From the gorgeous hillside vineyard of Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson, on Roy’s Hill, Hawke’s Bay. A bright ruby-maroon colour in the glass, just starting to show a little darkening …
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Butterworth Sauvignon Blanc 2020
From Te Muna Road vineyards in Martinborough, producing a gorgeous dry, mineral-laced Sauvignon Blanc that is a vibrant pale lemon-green in the glass. A coltish freshness on the nose, with …
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Greystone welcomes changes to organic wine trade agreement with China
North Canterbury certified-organic winery, Greystone, is among the New Zealand wineries now with greater access to the Chinese market. Thanks to an Organic Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), announced by the …
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Escarpment Pinot Gris 2002
The first Pinot Gris made by Escarpment – tasted with Larry McKenna in Martinborough last week. A medium green-gold in the glass, with a delicate nose that spoke of varietal …
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Devotus Reserve Pinot Noir 2018
From the Martinborough Terrace, this Pinot Noir is looking a vibrant ruby-garnet colour in the glass. Showing nutmeg, pepper and dark fruits on the nose – black cherry, redcurrant and …
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Leftfield Gisborne Albarino 2021
Winner this week of a shiny Gold medal at NZIWS, Albarino as a varietal is originally from Spain and Portugal, and is now producing some great wines here (gold medal …
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Astrolabe Marlborough Rosé 2021
A rosé, born from the Awatere Valley (and Kēkerengū) with Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris coming together with just the slightest skin contact, to create this blushing watermelon-pink wine. Immense …
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Winemaker series: Alex Perez
I am out on Waiheke Island for a couple of days, trying some of the very best wines that are made in New Zealand, never mind in the Auckland region. …
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Lime Hill Pinot Noir 2016
The first vintage of a collaboration between Karl Heinz Johner and Raphael Burki (who made this wine), from a limestone vineyard in Wairarapa. A bright, transparent, ruby colour in the …
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