Wine Review: Wild South Pinot Noir 2010 Marlborough Sacred Hill’s Wild South Vineyards are situated in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, in the lower reaches of the Waihopai Valley. The wine making is carried out in Marlborough, albeit the parent company are big players in Hawke’s bay. The main focus for Wild South is their Sauvignon Blanc, with small
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Wine review: Brookfields Reserve Vintage Merlot Cabernet 2007 From one of the oldest boutique wineries in Hawke’s bay, founded in 1937, comes this golden labeled wine. Brookfields winery, now owned by Peter Robertson, get fruit from four vineyards around Hawke’s Bay. Hawke’s bay wines are the rising stars of New Zealand wine. The attention has been
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Wine Vault Radio: With Jayson Bryant and Radio Wammo tasting Main Divide 2008 Merlot Cabernet by Pegasus Bay in Waipara on the Radio Wammo Show. Main Divide is the sister label of Pegasus Bay wines of Waipara. One of Waipara’s finest wineries, and is always a pleasure to taste the wine of such a prestigious producer.
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Wine review: Saint Clair Godfreys Creek Reserve Pinot Gris 2010 An elegant wine with good concentration, if not chilled too much. The aromas of white peach and Nashi pear are the most distinctive with good acidity, fruit sweetness, but finishing with dry crisp edge. 88 Points 4 Stars RRP NZ$25

Chateau Bauduc 2008 Bordeaux Blanc Sec Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon Golden in colour, smoky bacon, lemon and lime on the nose, a complete contrast to New Zealand sauvignon Blanc. Candied lemon peel, and a little hint of spice on the palate. 86 points