Stonyridge Airfield 2019
From Waiheke island, a Bordeaux Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. You can think of it as an approachable, fruit-forward version of the Larose, but it is a …
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Dunleavy ‘The Strip’ Cabernet Merlot 2018
From a vineyard that borders the old Waiheke island airstrip, comes this bold youthful red, with a few years in bottle, ready to go. Labelled Cabernet-Merlot, but I’m guessing that …
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Elephant Hill Hieronymus 2015
From the Elephant Hill vineyards in Gimblett and Bridge Pa Triangle – a blend comprising Cabernet Sauvignon 41%, Merlot 22%, Cabernet Franc 17%, Malbec 12% and a dash of Tempranillo …
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Radburnd Chardonnay 2020
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, just released from the vintage that is remembered as being COVID-hit but of excellent quality. Pale green/golden colour. Vividly aromatic, with grilled pineapple, hazelnut, white peach, …
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B.wine, Martinborough
When I was in Martinborough for Pinot Day in February, I heard about a new Tasting Room that had just been opened by a young couple on Kitchener Street, that …
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