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Category Archives: Wineries
Henry of Pelham Wine Club
I’ve long been a fan of Henry of Pelham’s wines. They offer excellent value for the money and some of the better bottles are downright fantastic. If you think you might enjoy their wines, the winery offers a new wine … Continue reading
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Tagged baco noir, bubbly, cuvee catherine, Henry of Pelham, sparkling wine, wine club
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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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Tagged ale, barleywine, Blenheim, Dodson Street Bistro, Marlborough, new zealand, Sacred Hill, Wine
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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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Tagged blend, bordelais, hawkes bay, sauvignon blanc, syrah
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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
Life on the Road 4
Started the morning at Jackson-Triggs. Had their Sauvignon Blanc Proprietor’s Grand Reserve. If you like NZ SB buy this one. Grassy nose, great acid, with a balanced finish, and best of all only 12.5% alcohol. The ’07 Cabernet Franc Rose … Continue reading
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