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2009 Vintage Review The 2009 harvest at Vinoptima has been outstanding, one of the best for this vineyard and very similar to 2004. |
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Nick Nobilo - Obituary ABOUT 400 people gathered to celebrate the life of wine pioneer Nick Nobilo at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell on Tuesday. |
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Michael Cooper - BUYER'S GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND WINES 2006 “The light lemon/green 2004 (5 stars out of 5), labelled 'Vendage Tardive' ( a term for late harvest in Alsace'), is youthful, immaculate and richly scented. |
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Sue Courtney - WINE OF THE WEEK “I’ve been in first light city Gisborne, the last few days. It’s on the east coast of the North Island and produces more Chardonnay than any other wine region in New Zealand. |
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Harvey Steiman – WINE SPECTATOR, Wine, 30 Nov 2005 “91 POINTS. Vinoptima Gewürztraminer Gisborne Ormond Reserve 2003 $50. |
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Daniel Sogg – WINE SPECTATOR, (Stand Out Sauvignons), 30 Nov 2005 New Zealand’s white wines show strength, while reds are promising but inconsistent. By Daniel Sogg/ Photographs by Kevin Judd. |
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| Stephen Spurrier - DECANTER, Sep 2005 |
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