Trinity Hill The Gimblett 2020
A red blend from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay. An ode to Cabernets, with the Franc giving a little ‘Franc funk’ and the blackcurrant, mint and pencil-shaving notes and …
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An epic tasting at Passage Rock, Waiheke Island
It is my first trip to Waiheke in a while, and with Gabor as chaperone, I’m unlocking the doors to a few of the ‘big guns’ on the island – …
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Dancing Petrel Reserve Viognier 2020
Winner of the Negociants Trophy for Champion Viognier at NZIWS this year. From their coastal vineyard at Paewhenua Island, near Mangonui – and made by Northland legend Rod MacIvor. A …
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Orlando appoints Tim Pelquest-Hunt as Chief Winemaker
One of the most iconic names in quality Australian wine, Orlando, has announced Tim Pelquest-Hunt as its new Chief Winemaker. Coming on board with extensive experience working across some of …
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Riverview Chardonnay 2015
A Hawke’s Bay wine, from an inland, elevated vineyard that I have always rated for Chardonnay. A shining pale golden green in the glass, and with bright aromas of nectarine, …
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Framingham F-series Field Blend 2021
A first field blend of white varities from Framingham – using small parcels of fruit including Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Montepulciano, Pinot Noir and Viognier. Quite the cornucopia! …
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Top Italian wines roadshow with Gambero Rosso
It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to do a virtual tasting tour of a faraway destination, from the comfort of your own doorstep. In this case, from …
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Villa Maria Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2019
A Hawke’s Bay wine – from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region. Inkily dark ruby claret colour in the glass. Smoky, black fruits on the nose, with blackcurrant, bramble, plum and boysenberry, …
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Vidal Soler Chardonnay 2019
A pale golden green colour in the glass. Brightly aromatic with gunsmoke, cashew, white peach, hay, orange zest, vanilla, caramel and apricot notes on the nose. Tightly bound into a …
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Net carbonzero certification for Greystone
Greystone Wines is now Toitū Envirocare net carbonzero certified as part of bold plans to reduce its environmental impact. Greystone marketing manager Nik Mavromatis says the certification is part of …
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