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New Zealand, Day 10

Okay, have drunk my way up and down the country, and here’s my 2 cents: – Marlborough sparkling wine is grossly under-appreciated. Traditionally produced, with chard/PN/PM grapes, this is a fine wine, worthy of any bubbly lovers attention. – Marlborough … Continue reading

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New Zealand Day 8, Marlborough Country

Okay, shot down to Wellington from Hawkes Bay, and after a couple of misadventures in the airport (note to self: when renting one-ways, always rent from a big car rental firm. The sign off is easier.) got on a Beech … Continue reading

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New Zealand Day 7, Sacred Hill

Got picked up by Simon of Sacred Hill this morning and given a tour of the district, including the farmer’s market. Then we ran through about a dozen wines of Sacred Hill. Their base level yellow label wines are all … Continue reading

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New Zealand Day 6

Started by visiting the Wine Centre in Hawkes Bay. Amazing place, well worth any wine drinker’s time. The Aroma Awareness room alone is a gem of a place. You get to scent each of the 54 scents in wine, including … Continue reading

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New Zealand Day 5, Syrah

The weather is appalling, a monsoon. We checked into the County Hotel in Napier. It’s a grand old place, and as it’s winter we scooped the Vice Regal Suite, complete with whirlpool tub, lounge area with beautifully veneered dining suite, … Continue reading

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