John Forrest has been around the traps, a beacon for promoting New Zealand wines, and a man of many cuvees of the same. Pinot noir in this case comes from Marlborough.
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2011 marks the first wines from Folium Vineyard, a project established by Japanese-born winemaker Takaki Okada. Must be something between Japan and New Zealand with now a few established producers coming from similar background. Okada worked at Clos Henri, but with the help of finance from Japanese colleagues managed to secure an 8 hectare vineyard [...]
United States-based internationally acclaimed professor of economics and founder of Mt. Beautiful Wines/Teece Family Vineyards, David Teece, is "absolutely delighted" that efforts to promote U.S. - New Zealand relations have been officially recognised. Professor Teece, who is also a successful entrepreneur and consultant, has received a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services regarding New Zealand-United States relations.
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Steadily rising export prices for New Zealand wine combined with a lift in the size of this year's vintage are bringing a collective sigh of relief to our beleaguered wine industry. The latest industry statistics show the average FOB (free on board - the price the exporter receives before shipping) price for wine exports has risen steadily over the past three quarters and was $ 8.24 a litre in the latest March quarter, the highest it has been since March 2011.
…later opened up with jasmine and citrus notes. Certainly more in line with Chile and New Zealand than France.
2009 Raats Family Chenin Blanc , Coastal Region, $ 22: Mild and fruity with gentle floral aromas and a round body.
Appetizer
Curry Mussels: Lychees, shallots, white wine and dry sherry, in a curry emulsion
I love a good batch of mussels, and these were delicious. I would never have thought of adding lychees, but it made for a nice flavor combination. …
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand—A fish restaurant in New Zealand seemed an odd place to discuss a war that took place several thousand miles away and several decades ago, but there we were: Sea bream was served, sauvignon blanc was poured, the rain drummed down outside, and I listened while three septuagenarians smiled, laughed, and told me of the unimaginable tragedy they had lived through as children.
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…brand plans to launch "Flight", a version with less alcohol that is already on sale in New Zealand.
Jacob's Creek Cool Harvest : This range of drinks was launched in 2011 and made from grapes harvested at night, according to its creator Pernod Ricard. The sparkling and rosé wine as much as Sauvignon Blanc and Vermentino have less calories than other options available in the market.
Wine Skinny : It was created thinking of all …
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…wine pour for $ 24.95. Guests can select any of the seven Small Plates including: New Zealand Petite Lamb Chops ( pistachio-mint pesto, " F17" sauce, polenta fries); Fleming's Lobster Tempura (soy-ginger dipping sauce, arugula, jicama salad); Colossal Shrimp Skewers (chimichurri dipping sauce, fennel citrus salad); New Bedford Scallops ( Meyer lemon-honey glaze, carrots, green beans, asparagus); Sliced Filet Mignon (shiitake risotto, chili oil, porcini …
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…produced there.
Screwcaps share some of this history . They were first developed in the late 1960's by a French company, popularized by wineries in the New World ( Australia and New Zealand deserve most of the credit here) and now have reached sufficient acceptance that they're even being used for noble French terroirs like Meursault.
Cheers to good ideas, wherever they originate.
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…wineries as well as some small contingents from Burgundy, Germany, and New Zealand. This year, we rounded up 14 producers - small and large - to spend some time with us discussing all things Pinot.
Join us for Part 3 of 3, as we talk with: Brian Vais of Bailiwick, Clare Carver of Big Table Farm, Chad Richard of Furthermore, Jon Grant of Couloir, and Trey Fletcher of Bien Nacido Vineyards/ Solomon Hills Vineyard.
For more info: Pinot Days: www.pinotdays.com …
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