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From the new Blog - 2017 Feb 6th: Quenching Tohu Pinot Ros� 2016 Feb 3rd: Te Mania Ros� and Chilli Prawns Feb 2nd: Creative solution for grapevine prunings Jan 31st: Richmond Plains 'blanc' and nectarines Jan 20th: Al Brown meets Main Divide Jan 16th: Corn and cracker Chardonnay Jan 13th: Ruapehu in summer and Matawhero Ros� Jan 11th: The Emperor breaks the rules Jan 10th: Da Main Road on Boxing Day Jan 9th: I dreamed of a pink Christmas and wow, Ayala Ros� was my present Jan 8th: Everthing�s coming up Roses including a new one from Giesen Jan 6th: Mahi meditation after a cancer conversation Jan 5th: Fairhall Downs Sauvignon and Choko greens Jan 4th: Opinion Piece: NZ Herald�s Wine Trends Jan 3rd: Fish and Chips at the Beach Jan 2nd: Reflecting on 2016 and my Wine of the Year |
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Latest First Glass 'Wine Education Evenings' - 2016 / 2017 Feb 1 - Summer Selection Jan 25 - Great Value Wines Jan 18 - Impressive New Arrivals Jan 11 - Welcome to 2017 Dec 7 - The 2016 Finale Nov 16 - Bubbles and Summer Delights Nov 23 - Gold Medals and New Arrivals Nov 16 - Chardonnay and Shiraz Nov 9 - Rod McDonald Wines with Rod McDonald |
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From the old Blog (2012) Dec 31st: Riesling to the occasion - Part 3: Rippon, Dry River, Pegasus Bay, Rockburn Dec 21st: Riesling to the occasion - Part 2: Auburn Dec 20th: Riesling to the occasion - Part 1: West Brook |
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Radio Live Wine Me Up Wednesday (2012) Sep 5th: Looking back on what we tasted |
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Wine of the Week Sep 9th: Osawa Prestige Collection Hawkes Bay Pinot Noir 2010 Apr 23rd: Forrest Marlborough Chenin Blanc 2010 Mar 19th: Three Martinborough Stars - Dry River Pinot Gris 2005, Dry River Pinot Noir 1999, Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 1999... Mar 9th: Misha's Limelight Riesling 2011 - it was the liquorice in this wine that endeared me so much and evoked those childhood memories... Feb 28th: Eureka Gewurztraminer 2011 and Straw Wine 2011 - Eureka! It grabbed my attention. As it was meant to. A word now synonymous with a fabulous new discovery or epiphany... |
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Wine Show Stuff A list of all gold medal winners in recent shows - last addition Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2014 Click here. Commentary: How many wine shows do we need in New Zealand? Read more ... |
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Wine Reviews | Food Reviews | Wine Stories | Vinous Links Sue Courtney's Disclaimer: "The views and reviews I express in this site are my own. I have no ties to any of the named businesses or wineries whose food or wines I review, however I do write tasting notes for First Glass Wines and Spirits' Fine Wine Wednesday tastings and update them to their website, as well as my own. Constructive criticism is always welcome." All spelling mistakes on this site are my own work. Read more About this Site.E-mail me: [email protected] |
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Sue Courtney's Blog of Vinous Ramblings Wine, food and other vinous topics from New Zealand 2103 and beyond Check it out |
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Sue Courtney's Older Blog of Vinous Ramblings 2007 - 2012 Check it out |
 Congratulations to Tyrells Single Vineyard Belford Hunter Semillon 2004, winner of the WineoftheWeek.com Trophy at the 2012 New Zealand International Wine Show. |