Winemaker series: Chris Scott
I manage to track down Chris Scott, winemaker at Church Road, who has been on my radar for a while now. I start by asking about how he got started …
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Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2020
A pale light yellow, showing exhuberant notes of lime zest and chamomile, with a savoury undertow of fresh green herbs, tomato leaf and sliced fennel. Taut and tangy fruits on …
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WineFolio ‘Best of 2020’ wines
Welcome to the end of the year round up where I look at my ten favourite wines of the year. This time I’m not letting budget constraints get in the …
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Seresin Pinot Noir 2015
Returning to Marlborough tonight, for a Pinot Noir – this one is a light ruby, burgundy in the glass, with floral notes of buddleia and musk rose. The palate is …
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Giesen Group launches New Zealand’s first fruit wine seltzer
Family-owned New Zealand company Giesen Group is positioning itself to claim a share of the world’s fastest growing liquor category with the launch of TINK – New Zealand’s first natural …
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CSWWC Trophy & Best in Class for No.1 Rose
No.1 Family Estate’s No.1 Rosé Marlborough Méthode Traditionelle NV has been awarded a Gold Medal, Best in Class and Trophy for Best New Zealand Sparkling Wine 2020 at the prestigious …
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Askerne Syrah 2018
Light ruby colour; highly aromatic – perfumed with violet, raspberry, plum and graphite. Medium–bodied, dry and elegant. Bramble jelly, white cherry, baked pear, redcurrant and liquorice flavours sit ripely on …
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Butterworth Dry Riesling 2020
Vibrant, palest blonde colour, with the lively, varietal aromas of jasmine, green apple, beeswax and lime zest jumping from the glass. Nice balance of sweet fruit to the silvery spine …
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Bilancia ‘Tiratore’ Chardonnay 2019
A new release from Bilancia – this Chardonnay has also been selected as part of the Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection of 2019 wines showcase this year. A fine, bright pale …
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Big Sky wines, Martinborough
On a recent trip to Wairarapa, between us we couldn’t quite find a time that worked for both the people at Big Sky wines and myself… so we resorted to …
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