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From Odyssey we make 3 different Chardonnays. The Odyssey, The Iliad and Hera. All are handpicked from Gisborne's Golden Triangle,all are from un-irrigated old Mendoza vines. All are fermented and aged in French oak barrique ....All from 3 very good vintages. 2018,2019...
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Odyssey Wines Hera Chardonnay is tightly structured, with concentrated grapefruit and peach flavours, impressive complexity and a lasting finish. It has already been given five stars by Michael Cooper – “a stylish wine, full of potential”.
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My first real positive impression of organics in winemaking was during my vintages in Burgundy, learning the art of Pinot Noir making. No one really talked about organics, they just did it and lived it. It was accepted that if...
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The weather has been kind to us in Marlborough with only the odd bit of rain meaning we have been able to pick when the flavours have been right! Our Vanuatian picking crew have worked like legends, long hours and hot days but it’s...
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What is it that New Zealand’s top and most reputed restaurants have in common? Not only good food, top chefs and dedicated staff, but also the creme of the crop in wine. And our Reserve Iliad Gisbourne Chardonnay 2014 is...
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