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Stonyridge – The Icon

Thursday 10 May 2012
Like all icons, the Stonyridge image is one of greatness, and often, coming face-to-face with the real thing can be surprising with a true icon's naturalness and modesty. Such is the case when visiting Stonyridge Vineyard on Onetangi Road. It's absolutely tiny... ...read more

Obsidian – Shines Through On Waiheke

Wednesday 9 May 2012
The Obsidian Vineyard was one of the new wave Waiheke Island wineries that approached the marketplace realistically with properly priced wines and consistent distribution. This followed a boom time where the pioneers enjoyed generous pricing and high demand......read more

Kumeu River – Chardonnay Specialist

Tuesday 8 May 2012
The Kumeu River wines are made from fruit from vineyards that surround the winery, the furthest being ‘Coddington' around 5 km away towards Waimauku. All of the vineyards are either owned by the family or managed with input from Milan Brajkovich......read more

Coopers Creek – A Plethora of Wine Interest

Tuesday 8 May 2012
Coopers Creek processes anything from 1,000 to 2,000 tonnes annually, an amount that's large enough in itself, but it's the number of batches and limited production lots that makes it a challenge for winemakers Simon Nunns and Nigel Wright... ...read more

Book Review – Judgement of Paris, By George M. Taber

Tuesday 8 May 2012
The ‘Judgement of Paris' was published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the event, by the only journalist who attended the event – George M. Taber. The book is sub-titled ‘California vs France and The Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine'......read more

Babich – A Venerable Family Business

Monday 7 May 2012
Established in 1916, Babich will soon be celebrating a century of winegrowing and winemaking. Babich is truly a venerable and highly successful business and it shows in the confidence and relaxed, but professional attitudes......read more

West Brook – Waimauku Style

Monday 7 May 2012
There's nothing wild out west at the West Brook winery on Ararimu Road just out of Waimauku. Anthony and Sue Ivicevich run a very tidy operation making very stylish and considered wines. The winery and cellar door setting is an appealing and peaceful one... ...read more

Seven N.Z. Wine Brands Among the World's 50 Most Admired

Tuesday 1 May 2012
An indication of the integrity of New Zealand wine can be seen in the list of 50 of the World's Most Admired Wine Brands of 2012, as published by the globally respected ‘Drinks International; journal. The list has seven from New Zealand......read more

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