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Vintage Report 2023

Notes on the 2023 vintage from the desk of Lawson’s Dry Hills chief winemaker, Marcus

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While most New Zealanders were basking in the warmth of an unseasonably hot, dry summer, Marlborough wineries were basking in the glory of a different kind. High sunshine and low rainfall provided the perfect conditions for their grapes, offering the essential ingredients for a standout vintage. So this year, unlike

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