The new ‘M by Montana’ range
It has been a while since I tasted wines from Montana – one of our heritage brands that helped forge the New Zealand winemaking industry. M by Montana is their …
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An evening of Syrah & Shiraz in Devonport
Devonport has a few ‘cool places’ that have popped up in recent times, and our Tasting Group ventured over to take in a couple for a night of “Aged Syrah-Shiraz” …
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Levantine Hill Melissa’s Paddock Syrah 2016
From the unusually warm, and short, season of 2016, comes this Yarra Valley Syrah – the premium single vineyard range for this producer, made in tiny quantities. The perfume is …
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Gambero Rosso ’Tre Bicchieri’ World Tour 2023
The Gambero Rosso ’Tre Bicchieri’ World Tour rode into Auckland again this year – at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, facing the beautiful Auckland harbour. This year we were …
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Nautilus Albariño 2022
A single vineyard wine from Marlborough – an example of this Northern Spanish grape variety producing great wines in New Zealand – winning the Trophy (and a Double Gold medal) …
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Kenzie River Flow 2022
A Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from the Paritua vineyards in Hawke’s Bay – made by Dave ‘Bro’ Mackintosh. Bright garnet-red in the glass, with fresh, lively aromatics that speak of the …
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A dive into Prosecco with Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco DOC
The Gambero Rosso ’Tre Bicchieri’ World Tour rode into Auckland again this year. The 2023 event sees the President of the Prosecco Consortium – Stefano Zanette, and Tanja Barattin – …
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Seville Hill Blanc de Blanc Méthode Traditionnelle 2015
A Yarra Valley wine, from the Seville area in the Upper Yarra – made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, with eight years in the bottle. A golden hue, with a fine …
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A tasting at Giant Steps Cellar Door, Healesville
A gorgeous Cellar Door beckons at the end of the main street in Healesville, Victoria. This gem of the Yarra Valley is a Must-Do on your visit to the region. …
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Huntress Pinot Noir 2020
Made with fruit hand harvested at the On Giants Shoulders vineyard in Martinborough. A lighter colour but plenty of big pinot Noir flavours – red cherry, star anise, plum, rose …
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