Winemaker series: Barry Riwai
I start my chat with Barry Riwai talking about trips to Hawke’s Bay. I try to come down at least once a year, but no matter how many times I …
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New Zealand Forest Flower Collection Rosé 2022
From the Cornerstone Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay. A lovely pale coral pink in the glass. Aromatic, with strawberry cream pavlova, orange blossom, red cherry, plum coulis, white …
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A first tasting of Obliix wines
Obliix is part of the group of labels set up by Sir George Fistonich in his new Fistonich family Vineyards venture. This is how the new label Obliix introduces itself …
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Michael Brajkovich MW announced as 2024 Winemakers’ Winemaker from the Masters of Wine Institute
Presented by the Institute of Masters of Wine and the drinks business since 2011, the award of ‘Winemaker’s Winemaker’ recognises outstanding achievement in winemaking. Masters of Wine winemakers and the …
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Hans Herzog Nebbiolo 2016
The famous grape of Italian Barolo is a rarity in New Zealand – I only know of a few producers making a Nebbiolo here. This one is from Marlborough – …
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Maude Chardonnay 2022
A Central Otago wine (from Wanaka) that I first discovered a few years ago and have reviewed a couple of times (www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=7652 and www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=1720). It has always had a fairly …
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Laithwaites box for Autumn 2024
We’re towards the end of what has actually been a Summer in Auckland this year – unlike last year’s non-event – and this week I received the latest ‘mystery box’ …
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Unico Zelo Tropo ‘Big Red’ 2021
A 50/50 blend of Syrah and Merlot from Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. A brooding, dark burgundy in the glass. Aromas of bruised boysenberry, plum, blueberry, green herbs and black …
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Momo Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022
A Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, using organic fruit and made by the team at Seresin wine. A pale golden colour in the glass. Crisp aromas of lemon, passionfruit, pear, whitecurrant, sorrel, …
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Sam Harrop ‘Grand Amateur – Watchmaker’ Chardonnay 2021
Made by Master of Wine Sam Harrop, from Hawke’s Bay fruit. A vibrant straw-gold with flashes of green to the rim. A bouquet of nectarine, mandarin and lemon zest is …
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