RBJ Theologicum 1999
Made by kiwi (but Australian based) winemaker Chris Ringland – the label named after the initials of those involved: Ringland, Bruce and Johnstone. Each have 1ha of old vines Grenache …
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Salo Chardonnay 2021
A wine made by Dave ‘Bro’ Mackintosh and Steve Flamsteed, from the Gladysdale region of the Upper Yarra Valley. A pale but bright green gold in the glass. A nip …
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Dicey Chenin Blanc 2023
A Central Otago white, from a varietal that has potential to do well in the region. A pale golden colour in the glass, with a green tinge to the rim. …
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Rimu Grove Nelson Riesling 2018
Served at the excellent Cellar Door which is part of Rimu Wine Bar in the Shed 4 complex on the Mapua Wharf. This has benefitted from a few years in …
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Rockburn Fumé Blanc 2024
A Sauvignon Blanc from Central Otago – grown in Rockburn’s Parkburn Vineyard. A very pale, translucent golden-green colour in the glass. Grapefruit, green capsicum, whitecurrant, sliced fennel and almond on …
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Tasting the Taylors ‘St. Andrews’ collection
Named after the historic property first established in 1892, Taylors ‘St. Andrews’ wines exemplify the very best of handcrafted Clare Valley winemaking. We’re in Auckland with family member Justin Taylor …
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Takapoto Estate ‘The Blend’ Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022
A wine for their two vineyard sources in Bannockburn and Gibbston in Central Otago – now labelled as “The Blend” for this vintage. A bright and bloody burgundy purple colour …
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Coal Pit Proprietor’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Not made every year – the fruit is hand-picked from the Estate vineyard and, if good enough, made into this Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc. A pale straw colour in the …
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JSC – Cambridge Road x Chef Lisa Lee
Last night, JSC served up a seriously delicious detour from the usual. The theme? The road less travelled — and it delivered. Cambridge Road winemaker Lance Redgwell brought the wild …
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Balvonie Pinot Noir 2024
The first edition of a Pinot Noir from the Balvonie ‘Tandem’ vineyard block in Marlborough. A dense, near opaque garnet/burgundy colour. An attractive, floral perfume mixes lilac, orchid, black cherry, …
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