Winemaker series: Dom Maxwell
Having met and briefly talked to Dom Maxwell at a visit to Greystone – where he is the Head Winemaker – earlier in the year, I’m also keen to catch …
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Villa Maria Ihumatao Chardonnay 2020
With Villa Maria Single Vineyard series now being released together on the 1st November annually, this is a good opportunity to look at one of my favourites – an Auckland …
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Trinity Hill 125 Gimblett Chardonnay 2020
The latest from a range of single vineyard wines from Trinity Hill, Hawke’s Bay. A lively nose – aromas of ripe pear, grapefruit, roast chestnut, sweet lemon and orange blossom. …
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Le Gra Pinot Noir 2019
Pinot Noir from a small family winery in Wairarapa. A bright burgundy colour in the glass, with youthful, inviting aromas of ripe cherry, elderberry, sarsparilla, mint, boysenberry and toasted almond. …
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Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge 2019
A Merlot-dominated blend, shared with Malbec and Syrah this year, from Hawke’s Bay. A dark-set garnet in the glass, with juicy aromatics of of cassis, damson, mulberry and provencal herb …
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Hawke’s Bay Wine launch writing scholarship
Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Association launches an inaugural annual writing scholarship, with the aim of supporting emerging local talent and developing independent wine writing & communication. “Behind every great wine is …
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Main Divide Rosé 2021
From North Canterbury, a sibling label to Pegasus Bay. A gorgeous pale watermelon flesh pink in the glass. Bright and open on the nose, brimming with strawberry, cherry, guava and …
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Elephant Hill Chardonnay 2019
From the excellent 2019 vintage. Filled with aromas of nectarine, lemon, roast cashew, satsuma, nutmeg and yellow apple. Bone dry and fruit forward, with plenty of acidity to drive through …
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Winemaker series: Matthew Goode
As I write, Aucklanders are trapped in their city walls, held siege to protect the rest of New Zealand from the inevitable effects of COVID-19. Normal service will hopefully resume …
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Brancott Estate Reserve Rosé 2020
From estate vineyards in the Wairau Valley, Marlborough. A pale medium-pink colour in the glass showing fresh aromas of raspberry, watermelon, plum, red liquorice and rose petal. Vivacious and ripe, …
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