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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration – Day 2 continued
After an outstanding walk around tasting at Amisfield winery, and an even more outstanding morning tea, we were all split up to go to different wineries. I think I lucked in – always wanted to see the cave at Gibbston … Continue reading
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Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration – Day 2
There were officially meant to be 68 wines. But there were actually 73 wines in the room. Some of the wines ran out… And Unfortunately I didn’t get to five wineries, so I got to taste and write notes on … Continue reading
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Central Otago Pinot Celebration
Today I arrived in Queenstown – this is the very first time that I have been invited to the Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration and I really have Paul Pujol, from Prophet’s Rock, to thank for that. The event started … Continue reading
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What’s on the table? Bell Hill Old Weka Pass Chardonnay 2014
Bell Hill Old Weka Pass Road Chardonnay 2014 (screwcap) 13% Highly aromatic, struck match and pepper touches, the fruit more restrained, pineapple, marmalade perhaps. Linear palate, both acid and alcohol are firm, mouthfeel creamy but not soft. A complex, savoury … Continue reading
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“Sheep don’t drink wine…”
In late 2010, having been in Germany for three days already, I boarded a bus in the Rheingau for a trip downriver, towards the confluence with the Mosel, along with a number of MWs and MW students. However not long … Continue reading
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