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New Zealand regions – Hawke’s Bay

Posted on November 1, 2011 by winelibertarian

This is a region well worth exploring, of particular interest is the Gimblett Gravels sub region* a part of Hawke’s Bay that was thought good only as a Quarry until grapes were planted. The main grapes grown in Hawke’s Bay … Continue reading →

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What I’ve been drinking – 003

Posted on September 27, 2011 by winelibertarian

A Central Otago Night, amongst the mud pools of Rotorua,  in a little piece of France. We set up camp in Rotorua a place famous for its Hot Springs and Mud Pools, not so famous for the all pervasive stench … Continue reading →

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New Zealand regions – Gisborne

Posted on September 22, 2011 by winelibertarian

We had a bottle 2010 Shotberry Chardonnay by Crazy by Nature at the River Hotel in Gisborne over diner, we chose this wine from what was a very short list, shorter than their range of beers. As this wine originated … Continue reading →

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From The Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

Posted on September 19, 2011 by winelibertarian

What I’ve been drinking 003 The lest said about the RWC after our loss to Ireland, the better, now there is always a positive to take from any game, this one, at least the seats and view where good so … Continue reading →

Posted in Grenache, Mourvèdre, Shiraz, Viognier | 2 Comments

What I’ve been drinking – 002

Posted on September 9, 2011 by winelibertarian

Recently we had lunch in Melbourne at Giuseppe, Arnaldo & Sons and had a bottle of 2009 Castellare di Castellina, it was impressive, a very approachable Chianti Classico, from what is believed to be an exceptionally good vintage. Even though it … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese | 2 Comments

What I’ve been drinking – 001

Posted on September 2, 2011 by winelibertarian

A winning wine, maybe, I was watching the Wallabies Tri Nations win on Saturday night with Acepfv and The Pensioner and the wine we drank was a 1997 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape and it was way better than the last … Continue reading →

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Go with the flow

Posted on September 1, 2011 by winelibertarian

It’s back to Melbourne and dinner at MoVida, this time it was MoVida Aqui their newest creation, I will say little about the food as it does not need another review, except to say the truly great, innovative food they … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Occasion to Drink a Vintage La Grande Dame

Posted on August 12, 2011 by winelibertarian

I was lucky enough to get away for an extended weekend in Bali and meet up with friends, one of whom was celebrating a birthday. A good excuse to purchase a bottle of 1998 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut La … Continue reading →

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Pink Zulus and Goatfathers

Posted on August 3, 2011 by winelibertarian

DB and myself have been keen to go to Pink Zulu for some time and finally had the chance a couple of weeks ago. Pink Zulu as the name implies is an African themed Restaurant with a strong emphasis on … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Food and Wine, Pinotage, Sangiovese | 1 Comment

One of the Best

Posted on July 20, 2011 by winelibertarian

Well one of the best wines I have ever had the pleasure of drinking and shareing was a bottle of 1998 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin – Clos de Bèze on a lazy Sunday evening with Cookie and … Continue reading →

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