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Month: July 2023

Te Motu wine dinner
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An evening showcase of Te Motu wines

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

I do love the chance to brighten up a winter night by tasting some fabulous wines, and couldn’t pass up a ticket to Vic Road Kitchen in Devonport, who were …

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D’Arenberg ‘The Danger Mouse’ Nero d’Avola 2021
'Non-NZ wines' / Reviews

D’Arenberg ‘The Danger Mouse’ Nero d’Avola 2021

July 30, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Named after a plague of mice that troubled the vineyards, this McLaren Vale wine is 100% Nero d’Avola – a wine we don’t see much of in New Zealand. A …

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NZ Iconic Bordeaux Blends
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NZ Iconic Bordeaux Blends – an annual tasting

July 29, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Regular readers may remember my report on a tasting of the same theme at around this time last year – an evening of great New Zealand Bordeaux style blends, at …

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Obsidian ‘The Mayor’ Reserve 2019
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Obsidian ‘The Mayor’ Reserve 2019

July 28, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine from Waiheke Island – a blend of mostly Cabernet Franc, with smaller amounts of Petit Verdot and Malbec. An opaque deep crimson colour in the glass. A bouquet …

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Matariki Quintology 2011
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Matariki Quintology 2011

July 27, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine from the famous Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay – a blend of five red varietals – Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The label doesn’t …

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Pyramid Valley Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009
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Pyramid Valley Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

July 26, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the ‘Growers Collection’ of wines that were made from notable vineyards across New Zealand, that supported the core wines from their own vineyards in Waikari. An opaque dark purple-burgundy …

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Wairiki Estate, Hawke’s Bay
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Wairiki Estate, Hawke’s Bay

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Wairiki Estate was founded by Brent Linn in 2008 after a long interest in wine and viticulture would lead him to look for a vineyard of his own. That place …

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Yarra Giant Steps
Wine Regions

Yarra Valley, Victoria (part 1)

July 24, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Located just an hour’s drive from downtown Melbourne, The Yarra Valley is the birthplace of Victorian wine. And if you look at Hallidays Wine Companion (the bible for Aussie wine) …

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144 Islands Melika’s Field 2021
Reviews

144 Islands Melika’s Field 2021

July 23, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Named for the winemaker’s wife, the label describes this white blend as “an ever-evolving expression of the greatest white fruit our Home Block has to offer in any given vintage”. …

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Taka K Pearson Estate Pinot Noir 2021
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Taka K Pearson Estate Pinot Noir 2021

July 22, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The new label from Takahiro Koyama, using fruit from the Pearson Vineyard he’s taken before (for the Koyama wines) from the Waipara Valley. The new label is adorned with an …

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