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Central Otago forges organic farming path

Back in 2009 Central Otago Winegrowers Association (COWA) set the goal of having 20% of the Central Otago vineyard area farmed organically by 2020, a goal they surpassed when they hit 23%.

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Rising to the challenge when tasting Riesling

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Rising to the challenge when tasting Riesling

Riesling tastings can be a challenge.

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All things NZ pinot noir, Central Otago wine celebrated

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All things NZ pinot noir, Central Otago wine celebrated

As you read this, a couple of significant events involving New Zealand pinot noir will now be in the rear-vision mirror.

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Flavour-filled sav blancs with a golden touch

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Flavour-filled sav blancs with a golden touch

Among the lineup of sav blancs today are a striking trio from Rapaura Springs sporting their brand new gold livery.

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Refreshing whites ticking the box

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Refreshing whites ticking the box

On a recent family holiday road trip I found myself drinking either white wine or beer: the reds just didn’t get a look in.

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Channelling that summer vibe

Even before I sat down to sample this selection with my tasting colleague Mr Collins, the aromas as I uncapped the bottles had me salivating and channelling a summer vibe.

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Pinots from Central for some summer sipping

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Pinots from Central for some summer sipping

Many of you will be reading this far from home; baching, visiting family, camping or on a road trip.

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Wine tasting will top a holiday

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Wine tasting will top a holiday

January is that time of year when a holiday break is on the agenda.

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Finding the fizz for a fabulous festive season

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Finding the fizz for a fabulous festive season

Bubbles are great at any time of the year of course, but there’s no doubt that the festive season ups the ante on this wine style!

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Cask wines gaining fans through quality, affordability

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Cask wines gaining fans through quality, affordability

Cask wines are making a comeback: in reality they never really went away.

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Patience richly rewarded

A passion for Riesling shone in this lineup, through the lens of three Central producers and one from Waipara.

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Pizazz of shiraz suits sizzle

Summer! The barbecue comes out of hibernation and while warmer days trend towards white wines, there is a wonderful synergy between food fresh off the barbecue and Australian shiraz.

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Showcasing the diversity of Waitaki Valley wines

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Showcasing the diversity of Waitaki Valley wines

I think this happens to me every year: one minute it’s early spring, the next Christmas feels like it’s knocking on the door.

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Pinot gris busy making its mark

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Pinot gris busy making its mark

Tasting through this selection of pinot gris, I found myself thinking back to the early 2000s when I was involved with a wine business that worked with local restaurants on their wine lists.

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In early October, 14 local (one even drove from Bannockburn for the event) wine enthusiasts gathered at the home of last year’s winner, David Tasker, for the annual, hotly contested, Blind Chicken wine options contest.

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Wine awards inspire a bit of thinking pink

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Wine awards inspire a bit of thinking pink

The 22nd annual New World Wine Awards competition took place in Hawke’s Bay at the beginning of August.

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Raising a toast to drinkable, appealing chardonnays

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Raising a toast to drinkable, appealing chardonnays

A little while back I greatly enjoyed tasting my way through a raft of Central Otago chardonnays. Now we head to Waipara, Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay.

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Some of those special pinots

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Some of those special pinots

Depending on where you shop, there’s no doubt that there are a vast array of price points out there for Central Pinot Noir.

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New pinot noir vintages from some old favourites

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New pinot noir vintages from some old favourites

I’ve been in the midst of a veritable deluge of pinot noirs recently, which is actually quite a nice place to be.

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Trying some different things

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Trying some different things

For the curious, there are a handful of wine styles that sit outside the mainstream, offering flavour profiles and textures distinct from the classic wines we have all come to know.

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Central Otago forges organic farming path
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Rising to the challenge when tasting Riesling
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All things NZ pinot noir, Central Otago wine celebrated
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Flavour-filled sav blancs with a golden touch
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Refreshing whites ticking the box

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