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Saint Clair Hawke’s Bay 2016 ‘Premium’ Syrah and 2014 ‘Pioneer Block 17’ Merlot
19 September, 2017

In 2013, Saint Clair purchased the ‘Plateau’ vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels from where they had been sourcing some of their Hawke’s Bay fruit to supplement their portfolio of Marlborough wines. The 10.4 ha vineyard, off Omahu Road, Twyford has... READ MORE

Postage Stamp 2017 ‘Genevievre’ Rosé and 2016 ‘View East’ Syrah
19 September, 2017

Last year, Auckland entrepreneur Andrew Barnes purchased the ‘View East’ Waiheke Island vineyard of the late Daren Day and his wife Brigit to form Postage Stamp Wines. The vineyard on Cowes Road measures 1.5 ha and is planted wholly to Syrah...READ MORE

Gem Winery ‘2nd Ningxia Winemaker’s Challenge’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
19 September, 2017

This wine is one that was made as part of the Ningxia Wine Regions ‘Winemaker’s Challenge as sponsored by the Chinese government, The Ningxia wine region is in the foothills of the Helan mountains, which divide inner and outer Mongolia, and is part of the Gobi desert...READ MORE

Trinity Hill ‘Homage’ Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2015
18 September, 2017

Trinity Hill’s ‘Homage’ Syrah is regarded as arguably the finest Syrah made in this country. The wine was commissioned as a tribute to Gerard Jaboulet of Paul Jaboulet Aine, who Trinity Hill’s founding winemaker John Hancock worked vintage for in 1996... READ MORE

Tiki ‘Koro’ Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015
18 September, 2017

Tiki Wine and Vineyards is the wine venture of Royce and Sue McKean who on returning from overseas established vineyards in Waipara and Marlborough releasing their first wine from the 2009 vintage, that being 1,000 cases of Sauvignon Blanc...READ MORE

Anchorage 2017 White and 2015 Syrah Releases
18 September, 2017

Anchorage Family Estate is the Nelson wine venture of Chris Drummond, whose family has had a history of horticulture and agriculture in the Nelson region since 1880. The Drummonds established their vineyard next to the mouth of the Motueka River in 2000...READ MORE

Matahiwi ‘Holly’ Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2016
15 September, 2017

With 80 ha of vineyards and a modern, well-equipped winery, Matahiwi Estate is one of the most significant wine producers in the greater Wairarapa. Proprietor Alastair Scott has had good success with the Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from the home vineyards..READ MORE

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