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news2026-06-17

Nectar by name and by taste

Wild mood swings, cool edges and fierce winds are the tip of the challenging iceberg that is the Wairarapa’s weather these days but despite the challenges, winemaker Jannine Rickards chose to make her home here for another reason – Pinot Noir – and her latest wine is an outstanding example.The wine brand she founded in 2017 is called Huntress, meaning she is now onto her ninth vintage and this week she released her latest.The Pawero Pinot Noir is my pick of the range (see my review, b...

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