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Pegasus Bay ‘Bel Canto’ 2011 and Pinot Noir 2010
23 May, 2013

The Riesling and Pinot Noirs of Pegasus Bay, as do all the wines from the Donaldson family, share similar traits from the philosophy behind their production even though they can sit in different tiers. They are fulsome, flavoursome and packed with complexity... READ MORE

Penfolds ‘Bin 169’ Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
22 May, 2013

An addition to the Penfolds Luxury range appeared two years ago in the form of the ‘Bin 169’ Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. It’s another regional and varietal expressive wine that sits outside the company’s mainstream blending-for-house-style philosophy...READ MORE

Redmetal Vineyards 2012 Merlot/Franc and Syrah
22 May, 2013

It’s an exciting time for Grant and Sue Edmonds as they begin to put the ‘Redmetal Vineyards’ brand back out there. I visited Redmetal in February 2012 and discussed developments with winemaker Nigel Davies and a major innovation was the impending release of a Syrah...READ MORE

Ara ‘Select Blocks’ Pinot Gris 2012 and Pinot Noir 2010
21 May, 2013

The wines of Ara are based on three tiers. The ‘Select Blocks’ are exactly that, bottlings of wines from self-contained, individual blocks representing the character of the site and terroir. I review two wines from this range which have recently captured gold medals... READ MORE

Rochfort Rees Marlborough Pinot Noir 2012
21 May, 2013

The Rochfort Rees label of Oliver Scutts follows the negotiant and virtual winery models where parcels of fruit are sourced from growers and wine made to the specifications and style required by consultant winemakers. Oliver has a 2012 Marlborough Pinot Noir...READ MORE

Lake Hayes Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012
20 May, 2013

The Lake Hayes label is the second tier of Amisfield and offers wines in a fresh, fruity, earlier drinking style. It is named after the lake where Amisfield and its highly regarded bistro are located, just 15 minutes drive from Queenstown on S.H. 6, at the Arrowtown junction...READ MORE

Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2012
20 May, 2013

The Chardonnay variety is one that Allan Jonson and his winemaking team at Palliser EState seem to have consistent success with. Under the ‘Palliser Estate’ brand you can expect all the layers of interest and complexity seen any top level Chardonnay in New Zealand...READ MORE

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