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Memorable Vintage SOPHIE PREECE
WITH A backdrop of Covid19, this has been a harvest like no other. But amidst the complications of coronavirus, there are reports of excellent fruit around the country, promising a vintage to be remembered.
Auckland Soljan Estate Winer y Winemaker Tony Soljan says Auckland has had one of the best vintages ever, with a long hot summer and next to no rain in the lead-up to picking. “Picked by hand, the grapes were full of undiluted juice of
exceptional flavour.” He says 2020 is going to go down as a vintage to remember for Auckland. “We look forward to sharing this treasure with the public when the wines are ready for release.”
Hawke’s Bay Villa Maria’s Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay harvest began on 27 February - a record early start - and the Keltern Vineyard Chardonnay harvest was over by 2 March, nearly two weeks earlier than average. “Chardonnay should once again be one of the superstars of
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