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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Chateau Garage release ‘Super Tuscan’ at $695 a bottle
News out of Hawke’s Bay today sees Hawke’s Bay winery Chateau Garage – husband and wife team Ollie Powrie and Rebecca Moses – about to release what must be New …
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Linden Estate Merlot 2000
A wine from Esk Valley in Hawke’s Bay – it was one of the first wines I tasted that really impressed me when I moved to NZ in 2003 – …
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Lake Chalice Plume Chardonnay 2020
Their top level Chardonnay, from the Reed vineyard in the Lower Waihopai Valley, Marlborough. This vintage won a Platinum Medal and scored 97 points at the Decanter Wine Awards in …
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