Articles by Bob Campbell
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Wine: A hint of sweetness and fruity acidity in the 'Tohu 2024 Rose'
Saturday, 23 November 2024, 12:02pmBOB’S BEST BUYS Wine: Tohu 2024 Rose, Nelson $18.99 Why I chose it: It tastes as good as it looks. Its pink, white...
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'Intense' flavours in Taylors Jaraman 2022 Shiraz
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 12:02pmBOB’S BEST BUYS Taylors Jaraman 2022 Shiraz $26 Why I chose it: I needed a big rich Aussie red to match my braised lamb...
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Wine: Rimapere Baron Edmond de Rothschild 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Saturday, 21 September 2024, 11:44amBob's Best Buys: Rimapere Baron Edmond de Rothschild 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, $30 Why I chose it: ...
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Bob's Best Buys: OTU Sauvignon Blanc
Saturday, 31 August 2024, 11:45amOTU 2024 Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough $16 Why I chose it: - I like Sauvignon, particularly when we get some warmer weather. -...
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Bob's Best Buys: Smith & Sheth CRU Central Otago 2022 Pinot Noir
Saturday, 10 August 2024, 11:29amWine: Smith & Sheth CRU Central Otago 2022 Pinot Noir - $50 Why I chose it: - I was recently asked to recommend a special...
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"A real crowd pleaser": Allan Scott Cecilia Brut
Saturday, 29 June 2024, 12:34pmWine: Allan Scott Cecilia Brut, Marlborough $24 Why I chose it: - I like it very much, especially the price. - It’s a...
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Bob's Best Buys: Durvillea 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 1:33pmWine: Durvillea 2023 Sauvignon Blanc $18 Why I chose it:- Terrific wine, especially considering the difficult vintage (cyclone...
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Wine: 'Vibrant' Neudorf 2023 Tiritiri Chardonnay
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 11:26amWine: Neudorf 2023 Tiritiri Chardonnay, Nelson $29 Why I chose it: - Terrific Chardonnay, like a good French Chablis -...
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Wine: OTU (Otawhero Estate) Chardonnay
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 11:58amBOB’S BEST BUYS Wine: OTU (Otawhero Estate) Chardonnay, 2023 Hawke’s Bay $20 Why I chose it: - Discovered it in a recent...
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Bob's Best Buys: Escarpment Gris 2023 Martinborough
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 1:44pmBOB’S BEST BUYS Escarpment Gris 2023 Martinborough $30 Why I chose it: -I like it very much and respect Escarpment as...
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Wine: A hearty red for the months ahead
Saturday, 24 February 2024, 11:57amTaylors Estate Limestone Coast, Clare Valley Shiraz $20 Why I chose it - Hearty red for the months ahead. - Taylor’s...
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Bob's Best Buys: Askerne 2022 Viognier
Saturday, 3 February 2024, 12:14pmBOB'S BEST BUYS Wine: Askerne 2022 Viognier, Hawke’s Bay $26.90 Why I chose it: - One of the best examples of NZ Viognier...
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Put a smile on your face with Giesen Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc
Saturday, 16 December 2023, 12:31pmWine: 2023 Giesen Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough $20.99 Why I chose it: - I wanted to choose a wine that would...
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Wine: Paul Jaboulet 2022 Viognier, France
Saturday, 14 October 2023, 12:02pmWine: Paul Jaboulet 2022 Viognier, France $23.73 Why I chose it: - It‘s a delicious dry white wine at an attractive price -...
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Wine: Paritua 2020 Stone Paddock Scarlet
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 11:25amParitua 2020 Stone Paddock Scarlet, Hawke’s Bay $24.99 Why I chose it: - Terrific red at a modest price - Demonstrates...
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Wine: Awatere River 2023 Pinot Gris
Saturday, 12 August 2023, 11:27amBOB’S BEST BUYS Wine: Awatere River 2023 Pinot Gris, Marlborough $25 Why I chose it: - 2023 was a good vintage in Marlborough -...
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Wine: Jules Taylor 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 12:27pmBOB’S BEST BUYS Wine: Jules Taylor 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough $26.99 Why I chose it: - From the very good 2023...
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Bob's Best Buys: Neudorf 2022 Tiritiri Chardonnay
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 11:30amBOB’S BEST BUYS Wine: Neudorf 2022 Tiritiri Chardonnay, Nelson $28 Why I chose it: - Neudorf is one of the country’s top...
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Wine: 2022 Thornbury Pinot Gris, Waipara
Saturday, 10 June 2023, 11:44amWhy I chose it: - Pinot Gris is to wine what mashed potatoes is to cuisine – a bit taken for granted. It’s a comfort wine,...
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Wine: 2022 Framingham Classic Riesling, Marlborough
Saturday, 20 May 2023, 11:34amWine: 2022 Framingham Classic Riesling, Marlborough $31.99 Why I chose it: - I love Riesling - Riesling is the best value...
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Wine: 2020 Main Divide Riesling, North Canterbury
Saturday, 29 April 2023, 11:28amWine: 2020 Main Divide Riesling, North Canterbury $21.99 Why I chose it: - Riesling is the best value NZ wine - It is...
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Wine: Te Mata 2021 Syrah, Hawke’s Bay
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 11:05amWhy I chose it: - Support Hawke’s Bay wine in a difficult period - 2021 is a top vintage - Te Mata is one of the region’s...
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Bob Campbell: Bob's Best Buys - Sacred Hill Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 11:26amWine: Sacred Hill Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay $17.99 Why I chose it: - I’m always on the lookout for good, inexpensive chardonnay...
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Bob Campbell: Best wine buy of 2022
Saturday, 17 December 2022, 12:25pmWine: Akarua Rua 2001 Pinot Noir, Central Otago $27 Why I chose it: - It is my best buy of 2022 - Really good PN doesn’t...
