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Village Vineyards Arataki Block Havelock North Red Blend 2021

14 November 2025By Yvonne

Village Vineyards Arataki Block Havelock North Red Blend 2021 $45 The Evans family has transformed a sleepy little five-hectare block on Te Mata Road in Havelock North into a busy, vibrant vineyard where all sorts of magic happens. Merlot has become their most popular wine; it’s dominant in this bottle, but splashes of syrah and … Read More

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