Stonyridge – The Icon
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Thursday 10 May 2012
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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
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Obsidian – Shines Through On Waiheke
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Wednesday 9 May 2012
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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
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Kumeu River – Chardonnay Specialist
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Tuesday 8 May 2012
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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
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Coopers Creek – A Plethora of Wine Interest
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Tuesday 8 May 2012
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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
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Book Review – Judgement of Paris, By George M. Taber
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Tuesday 8 May 2012
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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
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Babich – A Venerable Family Business
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Monday 7 May 2012
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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
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West Brook – Waimauku Style
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Monday 7 May 2012
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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
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Seven N.Z. Wine Brands Among the World's 50 Most Admired
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Tuesday 1 May 2012
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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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