In conversation at Elephant Hill
A few weeks ago, I published an interview with Hugh Crichton that we’d done at Elephant Hill. That was actually just a precursor to what was then an entertaining and …
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Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022
From the Seaview vineyard in Awatere, Marlborough. A wine I have a great regard for, having tracked down tank samples at the winery last year and gave the ’21 edition …
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Te Awanga Quarter Acre Chardonnay 2020
Coming mostly from their Doc’s Block vineyard at Haumoana, plus a bit from Mangatahi and Te Awanga – and a great (albeit COVID-hit) vintage for the region. Pale golden yellow …
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Leveret Estate Merlot-Cabernet 2019
A Hawke’s Bay wine, from an award-winning producer of good value wines – this wine often on sale for under $20. A classic deep carmine red in the glass, and …
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Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay 2020
From the Adelaide Hills – an iconic Aussie Chardonnay, and a leader of the ‘modern style’ now prevalent amongst good quality producers in the West Island. A translucent pale green …
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A tasting of Brockenchack wines
Yvonne Lorkin has been an admirer of the Brockenchack range of wines from the Eden Valley label for many years, and was happy to act as MC for this informal …
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Josmeyer Hengst Riesling Grand Cru 2011
From one of the great Alsace vineyards, and with over ten years bottle ageing. A pale lemon straw colour in the glass, with red apple, lemon blossom, grapefruit, mandarin, white …
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Mills Reef Elspeth Syrah 2002
An esteemed wine that was much praised on release – now released from under its cork and opened for enjoyment after twenty years in bottle. Gimblett Gravels fruit from the …
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Poppies Pinot Noir 2018
A wine from Martinborough, the heart of Pinot Noir – in the North Island certainly. A medium, bright ruby colour in the glass. It doesn’t have that signature Martinborough bloody, …
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Takapoto ‘Crossing Point’ Chardonnay 2018
From grapes in the company vineyard comes this Chardonnay – an unusual find to get a wine from Waikato. A golden-green in the glass and on the nose, with abundant …
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