Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009
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Monday 7 May 2012
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2009 is billed as one of the best vintages for Chateauneuf du Pape for 30 years. Jean-Christophe Poizat and Scott Gray of Maison Vauron, specialist French wine importers in Auckland, put up for tasting a selection of 2009 Chateauneuf du Papes... ...read more
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Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2009
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Thursday 26 April 2012
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This was the final in the initial set of tastings organised by Meredith Parkin of Glengarry Thorndon Quay, Wellington, looking at the red burgundy wines from the highly regarded 2009 vintage. Seven Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru wines to see the vintage at the top level......read more
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Church Road Pays Tribute to Tom McDonald
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Tuesday 24 April 2012
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A new range of wines has been released by Church Road Winery and named in tribute to Tom McDonald. The ‘McDonald Series' commemorates the legendary Hawke's Bay winemaker who made wines that were regarded superior to any other in the country......read more
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Moss Wood – Magnificent Margaret River Wines
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Wednesday 11 April 2012
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Moss Wood was one of the pioneering vineyards in the Margaret River region of Western Australia and its reputation is based on its Cabernet Sauvignon, but all of the wines are extremely highly regarded and are seen as among the very best in Australia......read more
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TerraVin Consolidating
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Wednesday 4 April 2012
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Mike and Jo Eaton's business is growing from strength to strength. I'm sure it is no coincidence that the TerraVin wines I tasted in August last year are now looking better than ever. It is often the case that when things go well, it shows in many facets......read more
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Bourgogne 2009 Red Burgundy Tasting
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Thursday 29 March 2012
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This tasting was arranged to investigate how the 2009 vintage fared at the more basic Bourgogne appellation level. Glengarry's fine wine consultant Meredith Parkin has reported there are some very pleasing wines, which offer real value......read more
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Devil's Staircase Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011
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Wednesday 28 March 2012
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The Devil's Staircase wines are the second tier for Rockburn, and are made from fruit from the company's Gibbston and Parkburn vineyards. The label is inspired by the winding road from Queenstown to Kingston along the shores of Lake Wakatipu......read more
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Cote de Beaune Red Burgundy 2009
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Wednesday 21 March 2012
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With the 2009 and 2010 vintages in Burgundy being hailed as great, it would be criminal to not look at the wines in depth. 2009 vintage wines from Gevrey-Chambertin were tasted at the start of February. This tastin report is of 2009 Cote de Beaune wines......read more
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