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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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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