WineFolio Top 10 wines of 2019
2019 has been a fantastic year for tasting wine – in this article I’ll look back and pick my favourite New Zealand wines of the year. One proviso – I …
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A series: Selling wine in New Zealand – Part 1
A series of interviews and articles with a theme of buying and selling wine here in NZ. Part 1: The Auctioneer. Interview: Reece Warren, The Wine Auction Room Lorem ipsum …
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Matakana: Part 1
Less than an hour’s drive north from Auckland is another rather picturesque wine region – Matakana. The area has developed enormously since it’s early day as a farming backwater. With …
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Winemaker Series: James Rowan
An occasional series where we corner the best of New Zealand’s winemaking talent. Starting with James Rowan. Tough start to a day at the office – sun streaming through shutters …
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The Doctors’ Riesling 2018
Made by Forrest in Marlborough, a naturally lower alcohol wine (at 9%) from one of the low-alcohol (and screwcaps, incidentally) pioneers. Bright, pale green-yellow with an appealing bouquet of fresh …
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Winemaker Series – Matt Dicey
An occasional series where we corner the best of New Zealand’s winemaking talent. In the spotlight today: Matt Dicey. So, has your world changed a bit since Foley? Yes and No. I’ve …
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Kalex Pinot Noir 2017
Dark carmine red in the glass, with a ripe and inviting fragrance. On the nose there is a top note of spring flowers, with smoky mushroom and minerality mingling with …
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Helio Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019
At WineFolio we’re really thrilled for the arrival of the top quality chardonnays from the stellar 2019 vintage – but a review must note these are likely to be in …
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Giesen Clayvin single vineyard Chardonnay 2015
From one of Marlborough’s best known and regarded vineyards, a single vineyard wine of some distinction. A light straw yellow, brilliant and shining in the glass. Cashew, peach ice cream …
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Julicher Estate wines – 18.04.2020
Whilst I’ve been to Martinborough a couple of times, a really thorough examination is well overdue. WineFolio is definitely planning a “Field Trip” to the region for later this year …
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