Vinoté Wine Cellaring Blog

Bargain Bins Still Full

For the last 18 months wine consumers have never had it so good. The combination of two bumper vintages, the recession and competition in the retail sector has slashed the retail price of wines across the board.

New Releases January 2010

Man O’ War Waiheke Island Chardonnay 2008

Toasty nutty oak bouquet, sweet grapefruit flavours but plenty of oak dominate the mid palate. Worth decanting to give this wine time to open out...

On the Grapevine January

Man O’War Vineyards Cellar Door

Waiheke Island’s largest vineyards, Man O’War have now opened their cellar door to the public. It’s a bit of a drive to picturesque Man O’War bay where the ...

December New Releases

Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Pungent lemon and herb aroma, crisp zingy punchy wine that is unmistakably Marlborough grown, a great summer drink that makes a perfect match for fish and ...

On The Grapevine December 09

Misha’s Vineyard Launch

Last year I was blown away by the quality of wines from Misha’s first release from 2007 and 2008. This year Misha and Andy Wilkinson bought their wines to Auckl...