Articles by Bob%20Campbell
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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: Robert Mondavi 2021 Private Selection Buttery Chardonnay
Saturday, 23 September 2023, 11:39AMBOB’S BEST BUYS Wine: Robert Mondavi 2021 Private Selection Buttery Chardonnay, California $21.99 Why I chose it: - Popular...
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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...
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Bob Campbell: Giesen 0% Rosé
Saturday, 24 July 2021, 11:55AMGiesen 0% Rosé, Marlborough $17.99 Why I chose it: Growth in low or zero alcohol wines and spirits 80% less calories...
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Bob Campbell: Bob's best wine buys
Saturday, 5 October 2019, 9:27AMBOB’S BEST BUYS Wine: Rapaura Springs 2019 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough $18.99 Why I chose it: Marlborough Sauvignon...
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Bob Nettleton: Fiat 500X
Monday, 12 March 2018, 4:01PMFor years the Fiat 500 Bambina was the Peter Pan of the car world because it never grew up, but now this Italian automotive...
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Bob Nettleton: Holden Astra turbo hatch
Sunday, 22 October 2017, 3:47PMThere is little question that slipping into Cruze mode for the past seven years helped Holden make some serious sales in-roads...
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Bob Nettleton: Kia Optima GT turbo sedan
Sunday, 22 October 2017, 3:46PMIt is a rarity for the styling of a mainstream Korean sedan to excite, but the sleek Kia Optima sedan does exactly that,...
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Bob Nettleton: Audi Q2
Sunday, 22 October 2017, 3:45PMThey say ‘size’ matters, but seemingly not to an increasing number of those in the market for an urban SUV, where sales of...
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Bob Nettleton: Subaru Levorg wagon
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 7:58PMWhile Subaru has deleted a wagon from the latest Legacy line-up, they appear to have found a ready-made successor in the...
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Bob Nettleton: VW Passat turbo petrol sedan
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 7:56PMWithin the ranks of the conservative looking Volkswagen Passat sedan is a model that’s outrageously rapid, and great value...
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Bob Nettleton: Suzuki Vitara turbo 4WD
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 7:54PMSuzuki has made a powerful response to criticism in some quarters that the performance of their latest Vitara, had about...