Te Kano Chardonnay 2021
A blend of the Te Kano Estate Gerome and Northburn Vineyards, made from three clones – Mendoza, 1066 and 548. Appetising aromas of lemon, peach, apple and sliced fennel, with …
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Clearview Estate Reserve Syrah 2019
From the Clearview Estate at Te Awanga in Hawke’s Bay. A dark purple-mauve in the glass, with a definitive aroma of Syrah. Fragrant with bramble, damson, fig, star anise, black …
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Domaine Rewa, Central Otago
I was contacted recently by the owner of Central Otago label, Domaine Rewa. My exposure to the wines has previously been limited to the excellent Chardonnay, and a taste of …
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New releases from Clos Henri
In Marlborough, Clos Henri are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first harvest. As the physical property has evolved, so too now does the company’s identity – with a revised …
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Misha’s Vineyard ‘The Starlet’ Sauvignon Blanc 2021
From Bendigo in Central Otago. A bright, very pale green-gold in the glass. Perfumed with a mixture of familiar Sauvignon scents – blackcurrant, passionfruit and lime, but adding in tropical …
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A pair of rosé sparkling wines from Brown Brothers
Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato Rosé 2021 At just 7% alc/vol this light spritzy is a lovely summer sparkler. Delicately aromatic, with strawberry, rosehip, watermelon and redcurrant flavours, that float from …
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The Wine Map of Marlborough
Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) is excited to announce the launch of the Wine Map of Marlborough, a beautifully designed reference tool that delineates the Marlborough wine growing region for the …
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Tantalus Estate Merlot-Cabernet Franc 2019
From the estate on Waiheke Island’s Onetangi Valley, comes this right-bank Bordeaux-inspired blend. Perfumed with plum, roasted fennel, boysenberry, raspberry, rosemary and fresh dates. Medium-bodied, the palate accentuates the blend, …
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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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