# winemaker (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover winemaker. Page: Feed: --- ## [Valli Gibbston Pinot Noir 2020](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=15409) _2026-08-20 · Steven Brunskill · WineFolio_ From a cooler than average vintage in the Gibbston Valley in Central Otago (877 GDD) and off nineteen year old vines with a variety of clones. Under screwcap. A medium, … The post Valli Gibbston Pinot Noir 2020 appeared first on WineFolio . ## [The Landing Cabernet Franc 2024](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=15260) _2026-08-19 · David Walker Bell · WineFolio_ A new single varietal wine from The Landing on the Purerua Peninsula in the Bay of Islands, in Northland. Cabernet Franc is perhaps a growing trend in New Zealand, and … The post The Landing Cabernet Franc 2024 appeared first on WineFolio . ## [Winemaker series: Paul Mason](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=15386) _2026-08-18 · David Walker Bell · WineFolio_ I met Paul Mason last year, at the excellent Jervois Supper Club series of evenings run by Glengarry in Auckland. He had recently moved over to the Nga Waka label … The post Winemaker series: Paul Mason appeared first on WineFolio . ## [Te Whau ‘The Point’ 2012](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=15356) _2026-08-17 · Steven Brunskill · WineFolio_ From the challenging 2012 vintage which saw a season characterised by relatively poor weather which fortunately was followed by an Indian-summer spell that allowed the red grapes to finish ripening. … The post Te Whau ‘The Point’ 2012 appeared first on WineFolio . ## [Two Terraces Tasting 2026](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=15359) _2026-08-16 · David Walker Bell · WineFolio_ The Two Terraces Vineyard held a Tasting in Auckland last week. I don’t know of any other vineyards that will host a showcase. Individual labels, or groups, or organisations, or … The post Two Terraces Tasting 2026 appeared first on WineFolio . ## [Fall Wine Classes: A Tour of France](https://sarahokelley.substack.com/p/fall-wine-classes-a-tour-of-france) _2026-08-16 · Sarah O'Kelley · Grape to Table Newsletter_ a deep dive into 3 important wine regions ## [Te Mata Syrah 2025](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=15299) _2026-08-15 · David Walker Bell · WineFolio_ A Hawke’s Bay Syrah – something that the region is developing a growing reputation for. Te Mata use fruit from their own vineyards exclusively even for this entry-level tier of … The post Te Mata Syrah 2025 appeared first on WineFolio . ## [Stonyridge Larose 2010](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=15302) _2026-08-14 · Steven Brunskill · WineFolio_ At the time, the 2010 vintage was described as the greatest vintage ever on Waiheke Island – both in terms of its abundance, but also the power and concentration. This … The post Stonyridge Larose 2010 appeared first on WineFolio . ## [The Tasting Table – August 2026](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=15330) _2026-08-13 · David Walker Bell · WineFolio_ The August edition of The Tasting Table was postponed by a week due to clashes in a busy wine events schedule in Auckland. Even then, it still manages to be … The post The Tasting Table – August 2026 appeared first on WineFolio . ## [Spy Valley ‘Y Block’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=14938) _2026-08-12 · David Walker Bell · WineFolio_ A wine that you might typically only get to taste at the Spy Valley Cellar Door in the Waihopai Valley in Marlborough. I got to try it at a presentation … The post Spy Valley ‘Y Block’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 appeared first on WineFolio . ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xci9SCAXzs7R) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [An evening with Gordon Russell](https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=15305) _2026-08-11 · David Walker Bell · WineFolio_ Gordon Russell spent over 30 years as the head winemaker at Hawke’s Bay’s Esk Valley winery, taking the helm in 1993 after joining as a cellar hand and assistant winemaker. … The post An evening with Gordon Russell appeared first on WineFolio . ## [August Wine (and pairings!)](https://sarahokelley.substack.com/p/august-wine-and-pairings-a80) _2026-08-02 · Sarah O'Kelley · Grape to Table Newsletter_ a peek into my wine club ## [Wine Icons: COS of Sicily](https://sarahokelley.substack.com/p/wine-icons-cos-of-sicily) _2026-07-19 · Sarah O'Kelley · Grape to Table Newsletter_ in love with their new rosato! ## [July Wine (and pairings!)](https://sarahokelley.substack.com/p/july-wine-and-pairings-2c9) _2026-07-05 · Sarah O'Kelley · Grape to Table Newsletter_ a peek into my wine club! ## [Wine Icons: Chassagne-Montrachet](https://sarahokelley.substack.com/p/wine-icons-chassagne-montrachet) _2026-06-28 · Sarah O'Kelley · Grape to Table Newsletter_ this one by Joseph Colin was fabulous! ## [Winemaker Q & A: Heidi Schrock of Austria](https://sarahokelley.substack.com/p/winemaker-q-and-a-heidi-schrock-of) _2026-06-14 · Sarah O'Kelley · Grape to Table Newsletter_ plus some great travel advice! ## [New Class Dropping Soon: Rosé All the Ways](https://sarahokelley.substack.com/p/new-class-dropping-soon-rose-all) _2026-06-07 · Sarah O'Kelley · Grape to Table Newsletter_ at philosophers & fools ## [June Wine (and pairings!)](https://sarahokelley.substack.com/p/june-wine-and-pairings-08f) _2026-05-31 · Sarah O'Kelley · Grape to Table Newsletter_ a brief look into my wine club ## [Winemaker Q & A: Marilena Barbera of Sicily](https://sarahokelley.substack.com/p/winemaker-q-and-a-marilena-barbera) _2026-05-24 · Sarah O'Kelley · Grape to Table Newsletter_ prepare to be wowed by this amazing lady! ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TQ8VvM4k8W5L) _2026-05-24 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Help me, help others! 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