Esk Valley Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2020
I first met this wine at the end of June as it was just being sent up to Auckland for bottling – my first wine of the 2020 vintage; and …
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Bald Hills ‘3 Acres’ Pinot Noir 2016
This was my choice for “Pinot Noir Day 2020” OK, I cheated and started it the night before, but will finish it off on the big day.. Another great value …
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Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels ‘Te Kahu’ 2010
A single vineyard wine, from the Gimblett Gravels vineyard in Hawke’s Bay; made with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec – a blend of classic Bordeaux varietals. Deepest, inky …
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Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
One of the first 2020 vintage bottled wines to cross my paths for tasting. This is very promising! Open and accessible – invitingly appealing to drink, and easy to understand, …
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Hawke’s Bay Wine Cellar Door opened in Hastings
From this week, Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers are running a “Cellar Door” in the heart of Hastings located at the Corner of Warren & Heretaunga Streets (in the popular Heretaunga St …
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Rockburn ‘The Art’ Pinot Noir 2016
This was described by winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis in our conversation this year, as a wine ‘constructed’ in a particular style, using the artistry of the winemaker over the science. Deep …
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No compromises – Radburnd Cellars
Driving away from Auckland in the first outing since we were allowed to travel (in the first set of COVID-19 restrictions) at the end of June – my first appointment …
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Villa Maria Keltern Chardonnay 2019
Traditionally one of the country’s most lauded white wines, from a single vineyard site in Hawke’s Bay. Interesting to try this new release from the 2019 vintage that many are …
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New label for Lawson’s Dry Hills
A wine that looks good, tastes good, and does good? Lawson’s Dry Hills have a new label for a range of wines aimed at consumers looking for 100% sustainable winemaking. …
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Church Road celebrate 25 years of TOM
September 12 2020 will mark 25 years of iconic Church Road TOM winemaking, with the Hawke’s Bay winery releasing the latest vintages of two TOM wines; the 2016 TOM Merlot …
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