Waitaki Valley's First Pinot Noir Vintage Shaping Up Well
The proposed new Pinot Noir capital of New Zealand's wine industry, the Waitaki Valley, has harvested its first crop of five hectares of Pinot Noir grapes. OAMARU 12/05/2003 - The proposed new Pinot Noir capital of New Zealand's wine industry, ... [... more]
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Oxtail Soup
Trim the oxtail pieces of all visible fat and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Brown the oxtail in a large pot with olive oil, then add onions, carrot, garlic and bouquet garni. Cover with Pinot Noir, veal stock and a little Worcestershire ... [... more]
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Seared duck breast with caramelised figs
Serve with Pinot Noir In a small saucepan; combine balsamic and olive oil. Bring to the boil and reduce by 1/4, reduction should be a little syrupy. Add hazelnuts and parsley, set aside to cool. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan to ... [... more]
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Lamb shanks braised in pinot noir, orange and olives
In a large saucepan, seal the shanks in a small amount of oil, till browned all over. Remove and set aside. Return pan to heat, and add the chopped carrot, celery and onion and saute till lightly coloured. Add in the orange zest, bay leaf, thyme, ... [... more]
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HortNews - Top Two Wine Trophies Go To Reds
New Zealand Pinot Noir and Syrah were the top wines at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards. AUCKLAND 10/11/2003 - New Zealand 'Pinot Noir' and 'Syrah' were the top wines at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards, winning the two most prized ... [... more]
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HortNews - Vineyard Plantings Scaled Back
Initial plans for a second planting of 32ha of pinot noir grapes in a $70 million vineyard development in the Waitaki Valley have been scaled back because of a shortage of young vines. OAMARU 29/5/2002 - Initial plans for a second planting of ... [... more]
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NZ Pinot Industry Taking Big Steps, Say World Experts
New Zealand has achieved as much with Pinot Noir in 20 years as other countries have over two centuries, according to one French wine critic at the Pinot Noir 2007 event in Wellington. WELLINGTON 2/02/2007-New Zealand has achieved as much with ... [... more]
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HortNews - No Evidence That Grapevines Were Smuggled
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry investigators say they don't have enough evidence to prosecute growers over the alleged smuggling of cloned rootstocks for pinot noir grapevines. WELLINGTON 19/3/2002 - Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry ... [... more]
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HortNews - New Vineyard Planned Near Alexandra
A $32 million winery and vineyard at Springvale, near Alexandra, will add 650,000 vines to Central Otago's booming Pinot Noir plantings. DUNEDIN 18/11/2002 - A $32 million winery and vineyard at Springvale, near Alexandra, will add 650,000 vines ... [... more]
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HortNews - Pinot Noir Convention Opens In Wellington
Nearly 500 Pinot Noir lovers and experts converged on Wellington today for four days talking about and imbibing their favourite red wine. WELLINGTON 30/01/2007-Nearly 500 'Pinot Noir' lovers and experts converged on Wellington today for four days ... [... more]
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Country's Highest Vineyard Harvests First Pinot Noir
Omarama's Clay Cliffs Estate is to produce the Waitaki Valley's first Pinot Noir vintage in May next year after grapes were harvested on Sunday. OAMARU 2/05/2003 - Omarama's Clay Cliffs Estate is to produce the Waitaki Valley's first 'Pinot Noir' ... [... more]
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Braised Octopus With Chilli And Mint
Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion and cook over low heat or until soft. Add garlic, chilli and octopus and cook for a further minute. Pour in the pinot noir and add bay leaf and orange peel, Simmer covered for 45 minutes or until tender. ... [... more]
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