Gourmets of Wine > 2008 Alana Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir « The Wine Spies
[The Wine Spies] Martinborough, at the southern tip of New Zealands North Island sits at 40 degrees south (about equivalent to Mendocino on the northern side) is well know for intense and distinct Pinot Noir reminiscent of those from Burgundy. While Pinot Noir thrives in its mineral-laden soils and cool climate other varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling also does very well.
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[Vint-ed] An 'Over the Edge' pinot noir at (gasp!) $15: The wine I enjoyed was the 2009 Pinot Noir called Over the Edge, and the name reminded me that New Zealand is among the regions smitten with creating catchy names for their wines, something that has always given me a bit of pause. If your wine is good, why is it necessary to slap a clever name on it, especially since there are an awful lot of bottles out there with labels that are, to be frank, more interesting that the wines inside them?
[Moon over Martinborough] Winery Tour: Murdoch James « Moon over Martinborough: /* */ _qacct='p-18-mFEk4J448M';_qoptions={labels:'adt.0,language.en,posttag.pinot-noir,posttag.vineyard,posttag.winery,posttag.winery-tour,posttag.wine-cellar,posttag.autumn,posttag.wine-press'};
[TiZWine.com Tipple Weekly] Pinot noir vineyard sells for below valuation | Stuff.co.nz: A 7.7-hectare block planted with pinot noir has sold in Martinborough and one real estate agent believes it is a sign that vineyards are beginning to move, albeit at reduced prices.
[Pinot Noir Wine] Wine Vault Radio: Te Kairanga, Martinborough, 2008 Pinot Noir 14 ...: Related posts:Wine Vault Radio: Sandihurst 2007 Pinot Noir 30-10-09 Radio Wammo Show, Kiwi FM ...Wine Vault Radio: Devil's Staircase 2008 Pinot Noir 16-4-10 Radio Wammo Show, Kiwi FM .
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[Snooth.com - Articles] New Zealand Pinot Noir: I know what you mean Ewen and think that many of the wines still are onthe lighter side of things, and there's nothing wrong with that, as long as the producer just go with the flow and don't try to pump up the juice .Now that they have more experience, understanding of terroir, and older vines to work with I'm sure we'll see progressively more juice that can be turned into richer styled wines.
[Wellington.scoop.co.nz] Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Martinborough Pinot Noir named wine of year: Thirty-eight elite gold medals, including two pure elite gold medals (awarded to sustainably-produced wines) were also awarded to wines from eight of New Zealands ten key winegrowing regions at this evenings Awards dinner in Christchurch. Elite gold and pure elite gold medals recognise gold medal-winning wines that are truly outstanding.
[ta tvnz business headlines auto group] Martinborough pinot noir named champion wine at NZ awards ...: "The Julicher Pinot Noir 2008 is a true example of New ZealandPinot Noir at its best, featuring a deep brooding black cherrycolour, dusty plum and autumn forests on the nose. This is thefirst time the Pinot Noir pioneers of Martinborough have claimedthe top trophy, and it is truly deserved," said Smith.
[JJBuckley Fine Wines' Weblog] Regional Spotlight: Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc « JJBuckley Fine ...: but few people realize that sauvignon blanc is an important aspect of the area’s wine production. In the last vintage, 47% of the grape production in the Wairarapa region (which includes Martinborough along with the Masterton and Gladstone subregions) was pinot noir while 35% was sauvignon blanc.
[Fine Wine Delivery Blog] Escarpment Insight Series - a Pinot Noir Journey like no other ...: Crafted from 27-year old single clone, own root vines sited on the McCreanor vineyard in Martinborough which traditionally yields a soft Pinot Noir with ripe pure fruit expression. Traditional methods of open top fermentation in old .... 1712 Commentshttp://blog.finewinedelivery.co.nz/escarpmentinsightseries/171/Escarpment+Insight+Series+-+a+Pinot+Noir+Journey+like+no+other2010-03-31+23%3A06%3A52Tracey ». Great read, thanks for the review on the Escarpment Insight Series. ...
[WineChap Blog] On Asimov's Tail: New Zealand Pinot Noir ” WineChap Blog: At any rate, we're back on Asimov's tail to provide you chums with some high-level intel on where to snag some of the Kiwi Pinot Noir Eric catalogues in this week's column: “New Zealand Youth With Promise.” .It's in Martinborough.
[RedbankJames's WineBlog] Martinborough Stars « RedbankJames's WineBlog: At the Royal Easter Show in Auckland, Richard Riddiford was inducted into the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame. He joins New Zealand wine luminaries such as Assid Corban, Mate Brajkovich, Bryan Mogridge, Peter Hubscher, to name but a few. This award is given only to those “exceptional few who have made a lasting, nationwide impact” both on a local and national scale.
[What's The Best Wine Blog] 2008 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir, Martinborough: /* */ _qacct='p-18-mFEk4J448M';_qoptions={labels:'adt.0,language.en,posttag.observer,posttag.tim-atkin,posttag.2008-ata-rangi-pinot-noir,posttag.martinborough,posttag.red-under-40'};
[fishing.blogr.com - Blog (RSS 2.0)] Pinot noir: Initial results were not promising for several reasons, including the mistaken planting of Gamay , and the limited number of Pinot noir clones available for planting. However in recent years Pinot noir from Martinborough .
[Bastardboxwine's Blog] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir - fair and reasonable in Singapore: 2008 / Ata Rangi / Martinborough / Pinot Noir - Its a Kiwi icon, and despite some variability in some years, its up there with the best that New Zealand produces. Bob Campbell rates this wine at 96 points and it looks like it retails in New Zealand for around the NZ$72 mark.
[Moon over Martinborough] Winery tour: Escarpment Vineyard « Moon over Martinborough: at Escarpment is Winemaker and Director Larry McKenna, and he’s credited with putting New Zealand Pinot Noir on the global wine map. In person he comes across more like a humble high school wrestling coach than one of the most noted winemakers in the southern hemisphere.
[Freelance Blogging] New Zealand Wine ? Getting To Know The Regions From Where It Is ...: The country exports a vast amount of its wine production, makes arguably the best Sauvignon Blanc on the planet and its Pinot Noir is beginning to create a stir. But with over 10 New Zealand wine making regions to choose from and each producing some very diverse styles of wine, it can be helpful to know a bit more about the country and its wines before you buy.
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