Top 10 Tastings

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WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ - Chardonnay

WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Chardonnay

I have continued with organising these benchmarking session of each varietal – that I started back in 2019, and I would like to make a particular point of thanking those …

WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Pinot Gris

Top 10 Tasting of Rose

WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Rosé

Top 10 Pinot Noir

WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Pinot Noir

Wine Tourism

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Yarra Giant Steps
Mondillo

Central Otago: from Bendigo to Wanaka to Pisa

Matt Connell Tasting Room view

Central Otago – Cromwell

Kawerau Gorge, Gibbston Valley

Central Otago – Queenstown to Gibbston (pt.1)

Mates barrel hall 2022

West Auckland – Part 3

WineFolio features

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Around the world in eighty grapes: Syrah

A new series on WineFolio for the new year – “Around the world in eighty grapes”. I’ll be taking a look at the most important grape varietals, with particular emphasis …

Latest Reviews

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Oraterra Chardonnay 2023

Oraterra Chardonnay 2023

The first Chardonnay from this new label, with the fruit coming from the McCreanor Vineyard in Martinborough. A beautiful presentation – with an artistic label showcasing ‘In The Presence’ 2023, …

A New Years box from Laithwaites – pt. 1

Astrolabe ‘The Farm’ Chardonnay 2021

Ake Ake Chambourcin 2017

Huia Chardonnay 2022

interviews

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Winemaker Series: Cairn Coghill

I’m in Hawke’s Bay for a flying visit, and drop in to see Cairn at Askerne. I explain to him that it’s obviously not the first time I’ve been to …

Latest news

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Stunning Chinese New Year gift boxes for Taylors

You might think that Christmas has sneaked up on us – but here’s something else – Chinese New Year is just around the corner! South Australian wine brand, Taylors, has …