Waipara Hills Equinox 2012 Chardonnay Made from grapes, of the Home Block vineyard, that were whole bunch pressed. The juice then fermented in 30% new French oak barrels. The barrel certainly adds complexity and roundness to this wine. 2012 in Waipara witnessed a cool Summer, but lovely warm Autumn. Generous white peach and freshly baked apple
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Cloudy Bay 2007 Pelorus As we draw near the end of Summer, there’s no better way to celebrate, what has been truly amazing weather, than with some of New Zealand’s finest bubbles. It certainly is a wine that warrants celebration. Reminiscent of small French village aromas of brioche and freshly baked croissant on the nose.
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Misha’s vineyard New Release Wines  Café Hanoi is a great fit for the recent release of Misha’s Vineyard wines. Their wines were recently used as an example of great wines at tasting in Vietnam, hosted by Reidel glasses for 120 people, and for $110 per person for the master class, run by George Riedel himself. Working
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Marlborough, The King Of NZ Pinot! Whilst tasting my way through Pinot 2013 three things struck me. There’s a vein of similarity that runs through waipara Pinot Noir, Central Otago produce the most consistent in quality, yet Marlborough produces the best, and some of the poorest Pinot Noir. Seresin’s Sun and Moon Pinot Noir is,
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Duncan Forsythe lit the room up with a ribbing of Sam Neil and kicking Pinot 2013 Day 2 off. With quick wit and some dry and self deprecating humour introduced the days program and speakers. First keynote of the day was Mike Bennie. Mike talked about authenticity, talking the talking, and now having to walk the walk.
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