Marlborough – Part 1
We’re in Marlborough towards the end of Summer. As you fly into Blenheim airport, one glance out of the window confirms you’re in wine country here. I’d heard that a …
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Winemaker series: Malcolm Rees-Francis
Winefolio recently made a trip down to Central Otago, spending a few days visiting wineries and Cellar Doors. We were lucky to meet some great characters, and we couldn’t pass …
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Organised Chaos Syrah 2019
From Hawke’s Bay – a wine with a distinctive label – not your regular white square; and the wine inside doesn’t fit the usual box either. This wine was released …
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Giesen Blush Riesling 2019
An interesting take on Giesen’s best selling Riesling – this with an addition of syrah to give it a rosé colour. An inviting floral nose, with elderflower and redcurrant lifting …
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Winemaker Series: Hayden Penny
Another episode in our series of interviews with New Zealand’s winemaking talent – today we have a Q&A with Hayden Penny, from Hawke’s Bay. We talk about his new label …
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Saint Clair ‘James Sinclair’ Chardonnay 2018
A gold medal winner at the last New World Wine Awards, as well winning gold at the 2019 NZIWS. Also, despite not being the Chardonnay Trophy winner – was awarded …
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Passage Rock Marlborough Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016
From the Wairau Plains, and only 350 cases made. A brilliant straw coloured wine, going lemon-green at the edges. Lively fragrance of honey and white flowers, with roasted hazelnuts. Crisp …
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Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2017
Another fabulous Marlborough Chardonnay – from sites across the region. A light lemon-yellow, with a fresh aroma that bursts with candied fruits, full, open florals and a whisp of minerality. …
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Central Otago: Bannockburn
A 5-minute drive, or an easy cycle across the river, from Cromwell, Bannockburn is on the southern banks of the Kawerau River. It used to be known by the miners …
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Elephant Hill ‘Le Phant Rouge’ 2015
An elegant Merlot-dominated blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah (and a little Malbec perhaps?) from vineyards across Hawke’s Bay; but I think it has a definite Gimblett Gravels synergy to …
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