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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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 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 .
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 .
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 .
