Mount Edward Central Otago 2013 Vintage Update
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Friday 17 May 2013
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Duncan Forsyth, winemaker and proprietor of Mount Edward in Gibbston Valley was in Wellington to get a few days rest following over a month of vintage work without a break. It was an opportunity to catch up and get his thoughts on the 2013 Central Otago harvest... ...read more
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Some Thoughts on Disclosure
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Friday 17 May 2013
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The matter of disclosure of hospitality, gratuities, fees and payment is an important one, especially in the journalistic world. There has been some discussion on this subject of late in the wine world, and I wish to offer some thoughts on it......read more
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Canterbury Wine Awards 2013
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Thursday 2 May 2013
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The development of regionally-focussed wine shows is slowly progressing and I think it is very positive for this country’s wine industry. The Canterbury Wine Show, now in its second year enjoys the benefits of being focussed and smaller. This year, there were 63 wines entered... ...read more
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Villa Maria Trumps in Cuisine’s Chardonnay Tasting
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Saturday 27 April 2013
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In any tasting or judging of New Zealand Chardonnay, if there’s a Villa Maria wine included, it’s very likely that it will feature among the leaders, especially if it’s one of the ‘Reserve’ or ‘Single Vineyard’ wines. The Villa Maria group wines took out the top four places in Cuisine......read more
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Obsidian Vineyard Waiheke Island Update
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Wednesday 24 April 2013
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I had the opportunity of talking to Mike Wood, winemaker at Obsidian Vineyard on Waiheke Island just after he had brought in his last 2013 grapes. Mike is one of those very thoughtful winemakers who tempers his positivity and enthusiasm with caution, realism and humility......read more
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Wines From Martinborough – Vintage Trade Day
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Tuesday 16 April 2013
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The wineries of Martinborough have had a tradition of fostering good relations with the trade from Wellington. It’s a no-brainer, as the wine and hospitality trade and media are usually the keenest to promote and be associated with the local winegrowing area......read more
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Book Review – The Finest Wines of Burgundy, By Bill Nanson
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Tuesday 16 April 2013
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This is another useful addition to your library of books on Burgundy, very much in the style of the rest of the series instigated by the ‘World of Fine Wine’. They’re not reference books by any means, but they introduce the region and many of the people very well......read more
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Larry McKenna and the 2011 Escarpment Pinot Noirs at Glengarry
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Thursday 11 April 2013
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There was a plenty of interest in the tasting of the new release Escarpment Vineyard Martinborough wines, including the 2011 ‘Insight’ and ‘Kupe’ Pinot Noirs presented by proprietor and winemaker Larry McKenna at Glengarry’s Thorndon Quay branch......read more
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Supporting the Independent Wine Retailer
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Thursday 11 April 2013
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This week has brought some disturbing news on the wine retailing front. Scenic Cellars in Taupo has undergone a change of ownership and will not continue with its retail presence. Also sad news was the sale of the iconic Ultimo Wine Centre in Sydney to Coles......read more
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Book Review – The Winemaker, By Kerry R. Tyack
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Tuesday 9 April 2013
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This book was released just in time to celebrate 50 years of winemaking in 2012 by the subject, Sir George Fistonich. Subtitled “George Fistonich and the Villa Maria Story” it tells the history of one of this country’s most influential winemakers and wine businesses......read more
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