Northland: a Bay of Islands wine tour
Northland ought to be on everyone’s radar as a wine region worth visiting. Not only is it the cradle of New Zealand wine – boasting the heritage of being the …
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Garage Project ‘Fields of Brett’ 2017
Definitely better known for their craft beers – and I am a big fan of a couple of those – Garage Project now also have their eyes and innovative minds …
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Beyond the Vines: The Changing Landscape of Wine in Aotearoa New Zealand
A new publication – the third book by drinks writer and fellow wine professional Jules van Costello is being released on Monday 23 November. Beyond the Vines: The Changing Landscape …
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Moana Park Estate Rosé 2020
From this Hawke’s Bay label’s ‘Grower Selection’ comes this gem of a rosé – bright, pale pink in the glass and with strawberry, white peach, redcurrant and lemon blossom aromas …
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Zephyr Gewurztraminer 2019
From Marlborough, the Glover family vineyards on the northern banks of the Opawa River – I reviewed the Chardonnay recently too. Pale golden, with fragrant pineapple, rose and elderflower florals, …
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Pyramid Valley Earth Smoke Pinot Noir 2016
Mike Weersing, the maker of this wine recently passed away – the wines now under the Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates umbrella, and continue to be created with guidance …
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Winemaker series: Rod MacIvor
It’s been too long since I’ve been any further north than Waipu; and with the chance to visit The Landing as well, I set myself up with a couple of …
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Giesen release new ‘Uncharted’ range
Created to capture the essence of Marlborough – the range features Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as a snapshot of this unique region, in which Giesen has now been growing and …
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Hancock & Sons Reserve Chardonnay 2019
Making only four barrels, this is a new ‘Bridge Pa’ Reserve wine from Hancock and Sons, building a modern wine with all the best bits of the Hancock Snr past …
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Topsy Turvey Chardonnay 2018
From vineyards to the side of Clearview at Te Awanga, planted by Tim and daughter Katie over 14 years ago with the idea of making wines together. (I’ve seen this …
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