A tasting of Unkel wines
This organic wine label hails from the Upper Moutere Valley in Nelson. A range with funky labelling, designed I’m guessing to appeal to a younger generation, and looking outside the …
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Clearview Estate Reserve Semillon 2020
A rare treat to find a single varietal Semillon – one of only a few produced in NZ. A very pale straw colour in the glass, you are presented with …
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WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Sauvignon Blanc
Welcome to the Top 10 Tasting of Sauvignon Blanc – probably the most important varietal in the country – certainly in terms of wine production, making up 72% of New …
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Blank Canvas Escaroth Chardonnay 2021
A very limited quantity wine, from a one hectare block of Chardonnay at the upper end of Escaroth Vineyard’s north-facing slopes in Marlborough’s Taylor Pass. Strikes a balance between ripe …
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Unico Zelo River Sand 2022
Here’s wine I first tasted at the excellent ‘Ruled by Flavour’ Expo of South Australian artisan producers – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=6973. Colleague Gabor Sareczky wrote – “Fiano is hot right now in …
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Sorrell – Wrekin Vineyard Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Two wines from a new label, taking fruit from the well-regarded Wrekin Vineyard in Marlborough. See the article here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=7952 for details on the who, why and when… Sorrell …
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Winemaker series: Daniel Sorrell
Some new wines crossed my path this last week – a delicious Chablis-style Chardonnay, and a juicy Pinot Noir – both from the Wrekin Vineyard in Marlborough. I tracked down …
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Valli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010
From their vineyard in Gibbston Valley, Central Otago – a great chance to look at how one of the wines from this producer is looking after a dozen years slumbering …
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Marsden Estate ‘Vigot’ Syrah 2019
A wine from the Marsden estate vineyards in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands. A dark, dense ruby-garnet in the glass. Invitingly perfumed with a typical Syrah-varietal character. Red plum, vanilla, bramble, …
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Terrific Tempranillo tasting
When I moved to New Zealand in 2003, I have to confess that I was so keen to embrace the new wine landscape that I now encountered, that I did …
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