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Kingfisher Bay Marlborough
17 May, 2012

The Kingfisher Bay label is one of the Mt Olympus brands that is made by Alana McGettigan, one of the talented winemakers at Kiwi-Oeno, the highly respected Marlborough winemaking and wine consultancy operation. The wines are sold on-line...READ MORE

Ohau Gravels and Woven Stone 2011 Wines
16 May, 2012

Ohau Wines has 20 ha of vines just south of Levin on the Kapiti Coast on S.H. 1. The vines are tended by experienced viticulturist Kate Gibbs and the wines made by Jane Cooper at Matahiwi Estate in Masterton. Here are my reviews of the 2011 vintage wines... READ MORE

Zephyr Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
16 May, 2012

Zephyr is the brand name for the wines from the Glover family in Dillons Point, Marlborough. Third generation farmers, Owen and Wendy Glover converted their land into vineyard in 1985. The aromatic varietals have become their focusREAD MORE

Odyssey Wines 2010 Pinot Noirs
15 May, 2012

Recognised early as a talented young winemaker, Rebecca Salmond struck out with her first Odyssey wines in 1994. The wines are limited production, premium, single vineyard expressions, the Pinot Noirs from her own 25 ha vineyard in the Brancott Valley... READ MORE

Gravel Ridge Martinborough Pinot Noir 2011
14 May, 2012

The Fine Wine Delivery Co. has become a specialist in sourcing consumer-friendly wine from well-established wine producers and offering it at appealing prices. The Gravel Ridge Pinot Noir is an example, sourced from Murdoch James in Martinborough... READ MORE

Anchorage Wines New Labels and Releases
09 May, 2012

The Drummond family have been making reliable wines offering value from their 40 ha of vineyards and contract fruit in the Motueka and Moutere districts in Nelson since the 2003 vintage. New labelling has been introduced with the latest releases...READ MORE

Pegasus Bay – Successful Varied Releases
07 May, 2012

Pegasus Bay does everything to a very high standard. A good measure of their success is the way it handles fruit and makes diverse wines equally well. I review a Gewurztraminer, Bordeaux-varietal blend and a botrytis-affected dessert wine...READ MORE

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