Category Archive: New Zealand

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20 Sep

Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir 2007 (~$30)

Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir 2007 (~$30)

An extroverted yet utterly charming pinot noir from a new pinot-only producer based in the Alexandra sub-region of Central Otago.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2007, Central Otago, Limited, Medium-bodied, Pinot Noir, Red, Screwcap
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24 Oct

Back in Perth

Back in Perth

So how many people in the above photo standing around the crowded luggage carousel look like they’re actually waiting to collect their bags? There should …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Poker
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07 Oct

In (very wet and windy) Taupo

In (very wet and windy) Taupo

Over the last couple of days, we’ve covered a fair bit of ground, driving from Martinborough to Napier (4’ish hours) and then on to Taupo …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
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06 Oct

In Martinborough

In Martinborough

After catching up with some mates in Wellington (where we ate at the awesome Speight’s Ale House in Petone, highly recommended especially if you love …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Martinborough
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12 Feb

Momo Pinot Noir 2006 ($25.90)

Momo Pinot Noir 2006 ($25.90)

After shooting to global prominence on the back of its Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough has slowly been building up its wine repertoire with pinot noir starting …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2006, Marlborough, Medium-bodied, Pinot Noir, Screwcap
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03 Jan

Wairau River Gerwurtztraminer 2006 ($26)

Wairau River Gerwurtztraminer 2006 ($26)

Please don’t let the slightlty OTT Dutch Tilt in the above photo put you off this wine, this is incredible gerwurtz that is both highly …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2006, Gerwurtztraminer, Marlborough, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, White
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12 Oct

Howard Park International Riesling Tasting 2007

Howard Park International Riesling Tasting 2007

The weekend gone was spent in Margaret River at Howard Park’s second International Riesling Tasting. After enjoying ourselves thoroughly at last year’s, we were both …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2005, Adelaide Hills, Austria, Central Otago, Clare Valley, France, Germany, Great Southern, Henty, Mt Barker, Riesling, Screwcap, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, White
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07 Aug

Mt Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($17)

Mt Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($17)

The mailperson (we at AHW always do our best to be PC) delivered this to the office earlier in the day last Friday and in …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2007, Marlborough, Medium-bodied, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, White
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27 May

Mr Max!!! Happy Birthday Menu

Mr Max!!! Happy Birthday Menu

During a birthday dinner with wine mates last night, a revelation of M Night Shyamalan clarity and power came to me, ably assisted by mouthfuls …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Champagne, Food, Icon, Margaret River, Red, White
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23 Dec

A couple new ‘06 whites

A couple new ‘06 whites

Pulled these out for drinks in the department but of course everyone tells me AFTER I crack ‘em open that they won’t be drinking wine. …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, White
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