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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Tasting through Frenchman’s Hill Estate with Luc Desbonnets

Tasting through Frenchman’s Hill Estate with Luc Desbonnets

Luc Desbonnets has been growing and making wine for over 30 years, kicking things off in France back in 1989. After finishing a business degree in NZ, he headed to …

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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Frenchman’s Hill Estate ‘White Horse’ 2013

Frenchman’s Hill Estate ‘White Horse’ 2013

A red blend from Waiheke Island, made by vigneron Luc Desbonnets, with a blend of 63% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Intended to be …

interviews

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Winemaker series: Stewart MacLennan

I’m in Marlborough to gather stories for the website, and I get the chance to sit and have a yarn with Stewart from Saint Clair over a relaxed lunch and …

Winemaker series: Jordan Hogg

Winemaker series: Matthew Ward

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with Taylors

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Taylors

To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse on 17 February 2026, family-owned wine brand Taylors Wines introduces two exclusive Lunar New Year gift boxes featuring wines …