Top 10 Tastings

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WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Sauvignon Blanc

Welcome to the Top 10 Tasting of Sauvignon Blanc – the last time I did this varietal was around two and a half years ago – so we’re definitely due …

WineFolio features

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The Tasting Table – 3rd June 2026

This is episode #3 of ‘The Tasting Table’ where I will be bringing a set of wines that I’m due to review – over to dinner with a few guests. …

Wine Tourism

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Yarra Giant Steps
Mondillo

Central Otago: from Bendigo to Wanaka to Pisa

Matt Connell Tasting Room view

Central Otago – Cromwell

Kawerau Gorge, Gibbston Valley

Central Otago – Queenstown to Gibbston (pt.1)

Mates barrel hall 2022

West Auckland – Part 3

Latest Reviews

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Amoise Gamay Noir 2023

Amoise Gamay Noir 2023

A wine made from fruit grown on the excellent Two Terraces vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. Amy Farnsworth utilises clay amphora in her winemaking and her wines are organic, grown with …

interviews

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Winemaker series: Nick Picone

Nick has been awarded ‘New Zealand Winemaker of the Year’ or ‘Winemaker of the Show’ on ten separate occasions between 2011-2020. One year at the New Zealand International Wine Show …

Winemaker series – Dave Mackintosh

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Appellation Marlborough Wine welcomes new Chief Executive Officer

Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has announced the appointment of Stephanie McIntyre as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking an important milestone as the organisation continues to strengthen the integrity, visibility …