Winemaker series: Domenic Mondillo
Dear reader. We are now living in different times. Covid-19 has cut a swathe through the New Zealand life we knew before it; and a sense of uncertainty hangs over …
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Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2017
From Bannockburn vineyards comes this elegant wine that is a vivid ruby with a black cherry, rosehip and violet floral fragrance. A savoury herbal layer paves the way to a …
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An evening with Framingham
A chance to spend the evening with the good people from Framingham was far too good an opportunity to pass up. I’ve gradually become more and more of a fan …
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2017
Hailing from the Omaka Valley region of Marlborough, one of the range of exciting Pinot Noirs coming from Winemaker of the Year, Hamish Clark at Saint Clair Family Estate. A deep …
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Winemaker series: Clive Jones
WineFolio’s most popular series, where we chat to the best of New Zealand’s winemaking talent. The day after the 2020 Vintage kicked off, we walk and talk with Clive Jones. WineFolio: Can …
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An afternoon at Kumeu River
Kumeu River 75th Anniversary Tasting 23rd November 2019 Kumeu River celebrated their 75th Anniversary with a series of special Chardonnay Masterclass digging out some older vintages for a vertical tasting …
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Winemaker series: Rosie Menzies
Back to WineFolio’s most popular subject – the people creating New Zealand’s sensational wine! A visit to the beautiful Carrick vineyard and winery, and a chat with Rosie Menzies. WineFolio: Tell …
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A series: Selling wine in New Zealand – Part 3
A series of interviews and articles with a theme of buying and selling wine here in NZ. Part 3: The Wine Subscription Service. Interview: Yvonne Lorkin, WineFriend. How did WineFriend …
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Behind the scenes at Rippon
I arrange to meet Jo Mills, one of the key backroom staff at Rippon, on a sensational day in mid February, at the winery in Wanaka. Rippon Cellar Door has …
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Winemaker series: Rudi Bauer
Our next interview in the series takes us to the door of Quartz Reef winemaker and two-time recipient of New Zealand Winemaker of the Year, Rudi Bauer. Hailing from Salzburg, …
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