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Raymond Chan Wine Reviews provides a unique service by publishing independent, assessment-based, critical reviews in a style that is easily understood by the wine enthusiast, wine reseller and wine producer alike. You’ll find tasting notes on many newly-released wines here. The wine reviews are free to access and use, whether you are buying or selling wine. I trust my reviews are useful and enjoyable. – Raymond Chan

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Volcanic Hills – Erupting on the Scene
23 February, 2012

Volcanic Hills is the brainchild of Brent Park and Sean Beer who met when working as winemakers at Delegats. They conceived the idea of a ‘virtual' winery, not owning any vineyards or plant, but buying lots of fruit from various regions around the country... READ MORE

Cable Bay ‘White Label' Waiheke Chardonnay 2009
23 February, 2012

Waiheke Island is a proven source for quality Chardonnay and Cable Bay is one of the most progressive producers, with Neill Culley making stylishly elegant and subtly powerful wines. This is a ‘White Label' Chardonnay release normally destined for export markets...READ MORE

Pegasus Bay – Waipara's Best
22 February, 2012

Established in 1986 and with their first vintage in 1991, Pegasus Bay is the elder statesman of the Waipara Valley region. Such is the quality of the wines across its entire range that Pegasus Bay is also regarded as one of New Zealand's very best wine producers...READ MORE

Starborough Marlborough Pinot Noir 2009
22 February, 2012

The Starborough Pinot Noir fruit came on-line with the 2011 harvest and an estate Pinot Noir release will be made in October this year. In the meantime James Jones has made Pinot Noir wine from fruit sourced from nearby vineyards to satisfy demand...READ MORE

Jackson Estate 2012 Summer Releases
21 February, 2012

Jackson Estate has released two of the most highly regarded wines from the 2010 harvest, one they see as arguably the greatest for Marlborough. The growing season was considered ideal, and to date, the wines from 2010 have proven to be special...READ MORE

Murray's Barn Sauvignon Blanc 2011
20 February, 2012

Murray's Barn is a price-fighting label for Steve Hammond of Terrace Heights Estate in Marlborough with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. The wines are made by Sam Smail of Whitehaven winery. There is a real barn, a landmark in Marlborough...READ MORE

Saint Clair Pinot Gris and Noir Releases
16 February, 2012

The dedication to preserving individual lots of distinctive fruit has been the basis for much of Saint Clair's success. Having 250 small tanks for fermentation allows the separate handling of small lots of fruit as well as facilitating complementary blending...READ MORE

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