Zaria Chardonnay 2022
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay. A golden-green colour in the glass. Scented with pear, grapefruit, lemon peel, peach, almond and fresh fennel. Should have broad appeal – it is well-balanced, with …
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The world’s best vineyard (of 2024)
Having visited the vineyard that was the winner of this award from 2022 – Antinori nel Chianti Classico in Tuscany in September, I was keen to see who would win …
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Brood Fermentation ‘Nuka’ 2022
A wine from Nelson – made from Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. A blushing light ruby-garnet red colour in the glass. Aromas of raspberry, sumac, sweet cherry, guava, pink peppercorn, …
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Rockburn Stolen Kiss Rosé 2024
A rosé made from Central Otago Pinot Noir. A bright copper-pink in the glass. The scent is key here, with a complex blending of candy store spicy sweetness and savoury …
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A trip to Tuscany
Regular readers may know that I recently spent some time in Europe – the website wasn’t updated for several weeks. One of the places I was travelling through was Tuscany. …
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Rocha Terrace Pinot Noir 2023
From a Bendigo vineyard originally founded by James Dicey, now re-named and producing wine as Rocha Terrace – the wine made by Rudi Bauer. A dark ruby colour in the …
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No.1 Family Estate ‘Reine’ Cuvée Reserve
A Méthode NV wine from Marlborough – a tribute to the Le Brun family’s Mother. The classic champagne blend of Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (43%) and Pinot Meunier (7%). The …
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Pask Declaration Chardonnay 2019
Chardonnay from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, in a great vintage. Plenty of colour in the glass here – a brilliant gold. Plenty to find on the nose …
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Crossing Point Rosé 2024
Crossing Point is a label from Takapoto Estate, based on the banks of Lake Karapiro, in Waikato. Made from 72% Merlot and a balance of Cabernet Franc, it is a …
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Eaton Grüner Veltliner 2021
A wine from the Morrison Vineyard on the Waimea Plains of Nelson. A bright lemon-gold colour in the glass. The nose is reticent at first, but wakes up nicely with …
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