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Waimea Nelson Gewurztraminer 2015

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Sue Courtney
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This is gorgeous Gewurztraminer. It is just the merest of off dry and the smooth flowing, soft flavours are reminiscent of orange water; cumin, coriander, cardamom, fennel seeds and anise spices; the nectar of Asian fruits; sprinkled pink smoker lolly … Continue reading →

Posted in #nzwine, gewurztraminer, nelson | Tagged 2015, aromatic, waimea | Leave a reply

Kick it in the guts Trev

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Sue Courtney
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If your name is Trev or you’re a fan of the late John Clark aka Fred Dagg (who coined that now Kiwiana classic ‘Kick it in the Guts Trev’  phrase) then you’ll love this Waimea Family Estate Wines Trev’s Red 2015 for … Continue reading →

Posted in #nzwine, cabernet franc, nelson, red wine, shiraz syrah, viognier | Tagged 2015, waimea | Leave a reply

Pinot Gris Wine Class

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Sue Courtney
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Is pinot gris still your favourite tipple I ask my friend Shirley who has relocated to Katikati and has invited me to stay. “Yep,” she says,” although I don’t mind being surprised,” she adds. I forage among my samples and … Continue reading →

Posted in #nzwine, hawkes bay, marlborough, northland, pinot gris | Tagged 2016, Fairhall Downs, Mills Reef, Spinyback, waimea | Leave a reply

Little Sweeties

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Sue Courtney

The sweet heritage pear tree is laden with fruit. We don’t know what kind of pear it actually is but know it is some kind of sugar pear. Most of the pear trees attract the usual marauders – mynahs, blackbirds, … Continue reading →

Posted in kumeu, nelson, sweeties, Uncategorized | Tagged kerr farm, kumeu, nelson, pears, sweet wine, waimea

Edel Weiss

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Sue Courtney
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Have you ever been in a situation when you can’t decide what to drink? Everything on the wine list looks tempting but your mood is swinging? It’s warm. It’s sunny. A cool fragrant white would hit the spot, but which … Continue reading →

Posted in blended whites | Tagged 2010, blended white, chicken, gewurztraminer, nelson, nzwine, pinot gris, riesling, waimea | Leave a reply
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