Dry River Wines For the past decade I’ve faced a dilema. One of the most celebrated New Zealand wines just failed to excite me. “First world problem” I hear you shout. First world problem indeed, but I’ve always tried to understand their wines, and what makes them so successful. I recently had the chance to
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4 Marlborough and Waipara Pinot Noir All of the attention these days is focused on Central Otago Pinot Noir, and whilst Central Otago bathes in glorious sunshine and beautiful vintage conditions it would be hard to think of anywhere else making world class Pinot in New Zealand. So you’ve heard of Marlborough, but have you
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Wither Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Releases I’ve travelled to Wither Hills winery in Marlborough with some of New Zealand’s top wine writers. We are here for the unveiling of the 2008 single vineyard pinot noirs. Wither Hills first vintage of their single vineyard wines was 2007. This is just their second release, some four
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Mount Michael Bessie’s Block Pinot Gris 2011 Central Otago Mount Michael Bessie’s Block Pinot Gris 2011 Central OtagoI have always felt that Central Otago had the most to offer with Pinot Gris. The scenery reminds one of Europe and the raw rugged mountains contrast with the delicate nature of the regions wines. The aromatics do
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Château du Breuil Calvados VSOP I’m not really one for spirits, actually I’m not one for cider either, so combining the two may not seem the type of beverage I’d enjoy, but actually it’s quite the opposite. I love to finish off an evening with a good Calvados, just like many like to finish with
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