Bargain of the week: Craggy Range Te Kahu 2010 It has to be said that there are few Bordeaux style red wines, under $25, can match Craggy Range Te Kahu 2010. Although we’re not at the end of Summer, and Autumn seems a long way off, this wine is ripe for the picking. Now not
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Millton wines have been firm favourites of mine for a while. I love their philosphy to winemaking and are New Zealand wines pioneers in biodynamic principles. They have championed the cause for well over 2 decades now, way before it was trendy. The grapes for this wine are grown on the 7.8 Hectare vineyard on
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Whether it’s for Christmas, getting married, or simply celebrating life, the Morton Estate IQ3 is definitely worth considering. I have reviewed it lately here, It’s all about quality on a budget. I understand that not everyone can enjoy Champagne at this time of year but for under $20 at Countdown right now it’s a bargain. Click here
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Hatton Estate 2006 Reserve Merlot Franc Hawkes Bay: This wine is an absolute bargain. Usually sold for over $30 and now reduced to below $17 it’s an ideal present or for the cellar. Will easily keep for the next 10 years and is definitely worth buying. Deep dense colour, inky, intense and lush black fruit & juicy
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New Zealand wine of the week: Wairau River Pinot Noir 2009   Single vineyard estate grown fruit go into making Wairau River Pinot Noir 2009. The vines are nearly 20 years old and show some of that character in the wine. The colour is light ruby, but it’s not about the colour for this wine,
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