A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A wine from vineyards in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough. One of those classic Marlborough expressions. I can’t imagine it happening, but if you did have someone over who had …
Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2026 Read More
From the well known Central Otago vineyard on Felton Road with 100% organic and biodynamic farmed fruit. Block 1 is a north-facing slope in The Elms vineyard and has a …
Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2013 Read More
A simple idea for a tasting from a friend in the industry, with the theme “wines from Jura” became a viable article idea for the WineFolio website, when another white …
A tasting of Jura – through a kiwi lens Read More
From the Gimblett Gravels in the Hawke’s Bay this is a blend of 54% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot – which was …
Craggy Range Te Kahu 2019 Read More
A wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, in one of the absolute legendary vintages for reds in the North Island. A slightly opaque dark crimson colour in …
Villa Maria Reserve Merlot 2013 Read More
A wine from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. A bright golden-copper colour in the glass. Plush aromas of pear, ginger, nectarine, sliced apple, white pepper and vanilla, topped with a …
Allan Scott Pinot Gris 2026 Read More
This is our fourth iteration of ‘The Tasting Table’ where I will be bringing a bag full of wines that I’m due to review – over to dinner with a …
The Tasting Table #4 Read More
The fruit (clone 15) was sourced from the Kokako and, now sadly defunct, Lyons vineyards and sealed under screwcap. 2016 as a vintage saw a cooler start but ended up …
Vidal Legacy Chardonnay 2016 Read More
Sourced entirely from the Beacon Hill vineyard in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley, it sports a new style of label for the brand, designed in house by Arabella Waghorn and Finn Scott-Kelly. …
Astrolabe ‘Beacon Hill vineyard’ Syrah 2024 Read More
A wine from Bannockburn in Central Otago – now 16 years in the bottle, sealed with a screw cap. A bright, pale gold colour in the glass. The perfume is …
Felton Road ‘Block 2’ Chardonnay 2010 Read More