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A Promising Grüner Veltliner from Matawhero (Gisborne, NZ)

Some producers of New Zealand's newest aromatic grape variety, Gruner Veltliner, show promise. One of these is from Matawhero in Gisborne.
NZ Wine

2010′s Cracking Pinot Noirs: Bald Hills’ Champion

This little wine producing company from Bannockburn in Central Otago has done it again. The gorgeous 2010 Bald Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir took top honours
Italy

Two of my Favourite A’s (Amarone)

Having been based in Verona for the last six weeks I've had a fair amount of time to taste my way through many local wines
France

A “Legendary” Chateau d’Yquem Vintage

This is the creme de la creme of vinous experiences. I could deliver a soliloquy on the ethereal nature of this wine, indeed I must
Italy

Quality and Magic in Massolino’s Barolo

Winemaker Franco Massolino has been at the helm of this cherished Piemonte estate since 1994. Since that time the wines of Massolino have consistently become more exciting and stimulating.
France

Domaine Jamet: Quintessential Rhône

Jean-Paul and Jean-Luc Jamet are brothers. They are also in partnership, producing some of the best wines in the Rhône from their base in the hills above the beautiful Ampuis and Rhone River.

NZ Wine

2012 MUD HOUSE Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Excellent Overall Quality for 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon

April 22nd, 2013 | by ladyparker

Tasting through some of the 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines over the last six months has been a rewarding experience.

NZ Wine

A Promising Grüner Veltliner from Matawhero (Gisborne, NZ)

February 18th, 2013 | by ladyparker

Some producers of New Zealand's newest aromatic grape variety, Gruner Veltliner, show promise. One of these is from Matawhero in Gisborne.

NZ Wine

Photo supplied (c)BaldHills / Tim Hawkins

2010′s Cracking Pinot Noirs: Bald Hills’ Champion

October 31st, 2012 | by ladyparker

This little wine producing company from Bannockburn in Central Otago has done it again. The gorgeous 2010 Bald Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir took top honours

Italy

Two of my Favourite A’s (Amarone)

October 13th, 2012 | by ladyparker

Having been based in Verona for the last six weeks I've had a fair amount of time to taste my way through many local wines

France

Unlikely finds in suburban Auckland: Cheap Claret of Cru Classe Status

August 15th, 2012 | by ladyparker

Expectations were as low as the top of a scantily clad Playgirl as we journeyed to the only known wine store in a 5 km radius in neighbourhood Auckland