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‘Latitude 41’ by Spencer Hill – Moutere Chardonnay 2019

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From the Upper Moutere near Nelson, comes this Chardonnay from the lauded 2019 vintage. Brilliant lemon-yellow with light green edges. Aromas of vanilla, lemon zest, nectarine and flinty, smoky reductiveness …

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Matahiwi ‘Holly’ Pinot Noir 2019

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Wairarapa Pinot Noir, from chosen blocks in the Matahiwi Estate vineyard. A dark, slightly opaque, maroon in the glass, with an effusive perfume of black cherry, pomegranate, hay, damp …

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Mudbrick Onetangi Valley Syrah/Malbec/Merlot 2019

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Inky deep burgundy in the glass, with blackberry, cranberry, damp earth and smoked salami on the nose. Medium bodied, bold and vibrant on the palate. Juicy, with plum, Campari and …

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Te Pa Reserve ‘Hillside’ Sauvignon Blanc 2019
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Te Pa Reserve ‘Hillside’ Sauvignon Blanc 2019

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this one from the Awatere Valley. Beautiful palest green-yellow in the glass. Has the varietal trademark aromas – quite green and grassy, with grapefruit, gooseberry and …

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Whistling Buoy Chardonnay 2016
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Whistling Buoy Kokolo Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From a single vineyard site in Lyttleton. A bright gold with light greening to the edges, very vibrant in the glass. Upfront on the nose – ripe and full with …

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Giesen Clayvin syrah 2019
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Giesen Clayvin Syrah 2019

December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A single vineyard wine from the organic Clayvin vineyard in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys. Deepest ruby colour – inky, opaque and brooding. A youthful, complex bouquet of bramble, thyme, cigar and …

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Nobody's Hero Pinot Gris
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Framingham ‘Nobody’s Hero’ Pinot Gris 2019

December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

I’ve heard that this is one of the country’s more popular Pinot Gris’ and being a long-time fan of Framingham, and a writer who does appreciate a NZ Pinot Gris …

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Gibbston Valley Rose Methode
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Boxing Day Battle of the Bubbles

December 27, 2020December 28, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Boxing Day 2020 brought on a battle of the bubbles – two New Zealand Methode Traditionelle versus a French version.. a Vitteaut-Alberti Cremant de Bourgogne. The two kiwis were a …

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ME by Matahiwi Estate Rosé 2020

December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A bright, vibrant deep pink appearance with youthful and aromatic notes of strawberry, guava and watermelon on the nose. Lively and youthful on the palate driven by a crisp and …

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Osawa Chardonnay 2016
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Osawa Prestige Collection Chardonnay 2016

December 25, 2020December 25, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

From their Maraekakaho vineyard, and made by local legend Rod McDonald. A rich golden yellow in the glass, with a definite old-school nose of roast hazelnut, peach, cardamom, oat biscuit …

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