North Island
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A wine lover’s guide to Hawke’s Bay, New ZealandWhere to go and what to do...
By Amanda Barnes MW Last updated
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Bilancia: The cult winery in search of perfect balanceWith a vertical tasting of La Collina Syrah...
By Anne Krebiehl MW Published
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Breckenridge Lodge, Hawke’s Bay, New ZealandFood, wine and relaxation in Hawke's Bay...
By Alicia Miller Last updated
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Ata Rangi: The Pinot Noir pioneer of MartinboroughNotes and scores for 21 Ata Rangi wines including a Pinot Noir vertical...
By Emma Jenkins MW Last updated
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New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay named world’s 12th ‘great wine capital’Hawke's Bay is the newest member of the exclusive Great Wine Capitals Network...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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New Zealand wine producers begin harvest in the wake of cyclone destructionThe cyclone hit as growers were gearing up for the 2023 harvest...
By Martin Green Published
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Decanter at Home masterclass: Villa Maria – Single vineyards of Marlborough and Hawkes BaySponsored
Cameron Douglas MS reports on the tasting he hosted for Decanter at Home, alongside Villa Maria's winemaker Dave Roper. A journey through the single-vineyard, terroir-driven wines of the New Zealand producer.
By Cameron Douglas MS Last updated
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Church Road: Enduring legacy, built upon heritage and craftsmanshipSponsor Content Created With Church Road here
By Decanter Staff Published
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The Terraces: 12 vintages of Esk Valley’s top Hawke’s Bay redAn exclusive tasting of this premium New Zealand Bordeaux blend…
By Cameron Douglas MS Published
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Gimblett Gravels 2018: Assessing the vintageWe review the annual selection of 12 Syrahs and Bordeaux blends from this special terroir in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay region
By Tina Gellie Published
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Hawke’s Bay eye viewPinot Noir may have found a home in Martinborough and South Island, but what about Bordeaux varietals? James Lawther MW explains that Hawke's Bay is the next great site for Merlot-based blends, and names those on the premium track.
By James Lawther MW Last updated
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Martinborough: In FocusOne of New Zealand’s premier Pinot regions, Martinborough is becoming more accessible as producers introduce less expensive second and third wines, writes BOB CAMPBELL MW��
By Bob Campbell MW Last updated
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Hawke’s Bay: Beyond Gimblett GravelsBy Oliver Styles Last updated
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Te Mata Coleraine: Top wines from 1982 to 2016Fifteen of the best from a 32-vintage vertical tasting...
By Bob Campbell MW Last updated
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Gimblett Gravels 2016: Vintage snapshotGetting to grips with the 2016 vintage...
By Rebecca Gibb MW Last updated
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Jefford on Monday: The Gimblett ReportBy Andrew Jefford Last updated
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International Trophy Chardonnay over £15 – Anthony Joseph Vidal, Legacy Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand 2012The judges’ description of the wine is in tune with Vidal winemaker Hugh Crichton’s mission to achieve power and restraint in his wines, alongside concentration, complexity and fine texture.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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New Zealand winery produces first Zinfandel
A Hawkes Bay winery is producing New Zealand's first commercial Zinfandel.
By Tracey Barker Last updated
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New Zealand Syrah’s and classic style bordeaux blends
Francophile JAMES LAWTHER MW may be more used to clarets and Rhônes, but when we sent him to New Zealand, he felt right at home among the classic-style Bordeaux blends and Syrahs of Hawke’s Bay
By James Lawther MW Last updated
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Tim Atkin MW on New Zealand Syrah
By Tim Atkin MW Last updated
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New Zealand government to introduce Geographical Indications systemWine regions such as Marlborough or Hawke’s Bay could enjoy greater international protection under New Zealand government plans to implement a legal system of Geographical Indications (GIs).
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Hawkes Bay loses third of crop to frost
A third of New Zealand's Hawkes Bay Chardonnay has been lost due to unseasonably late frosts.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Stephen Brook in New Zealand – Ata Rangi, Elephant Hill & Craggy RangeDecanter contributing editor Stephen Brook is travelling in New Zealand and sent us this report from Hawkes Bay
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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NZ winery Amor-Bendall goes into liquidationA Gisborne winery has become the latest victim of the New Zealand grape glut, going into liquidation owing more than NZ$1.8 million (£911,000).
By Rebecca Gibb MW Last updated
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New Zealand wine producers assess wine loss on stricken shipThe container ship that ran aground on a reef off New Zealand's North Island last week contained at least 4000 cases of wine.
By Rebecca Gibb MW Last updated
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Te Mata’s John Buck awarded Order of Merit in New Years Honours listJohn Buck, chairman of Hawke's Bay winery Te Mata Estate, has been awarded a Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for his work in wine and the arts.
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Hawke’s Bay 2013 vintage the ‘stuff of legends’Winemakers in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay say the 2013 harvest is set to produce a historic vintage.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Interview: Hugh Crichton, Vidal Estate winemakerBy Georgie Hindle Last updated
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DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: New Zealand Red Rhône Varietals over £15This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for New Zealand Red Rhône Varietals over £15 went to Crossroads, Winemakers Collection Syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay 2010 (13%)
By Decanter Staff Last updated