A mini-Riesling study: Australia, New Zealand, Germany
These four samples were at hand, so I did a taste and compare. Riesling is such a singular variety. I
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New Zealand
New Zealand Pinot Gris – a mini-study with Rockburn, Isabel, Ata Rangi and Greywacke
These are four interesting, and contrasting examples of Kiwi Pinot Gris. It’s one of those grapes that professionals don’t seem
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Nautilus, a deep dive into this Marlborough producer with winemaker Clive Jones
A few years back I spent a lot of time in Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest wine region. Most people are
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New Zealand adventure day 8, Rippon
My last visit in Central Otago was with Nick and Jo Mills at Rippon. This is a stunning property on
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New Zealand adventure, day 6: a Felton Road deep dive
Website: https://feltonroad.com/ My second day in Central Otago was all about Felton Road. I’ve visited before, but this was an
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New Zealand adventure days 4 and 5, heading to Central Otago and visiting Te Kano
It’s a strange drive from Waipara to Queenstown, and a long one. The first two and a half hours is
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New Zealand adventure, day 3, Waipara and North Canterbury
Day 3 in New Zealand, and my last day in Waipara/North Canterbury. It turned out to be an excellent one.
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New Zealand adventure, day 2, Waipara
The day begins as light begins to dissolve the darkness, and I see it all from my bed in the
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New Zealand adventure, day 1: Waipara, North Canterbury
I’m back in New Zealand for the first time since 2019, and it feels great, despite the jetlag. I travelled
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40 years of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand’s most famous wine, the Marlborough icon, hits middle age It was back in 1985 that the first vintage
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