A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
This is the fourth box of Chardonnay that Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers have put together, since the concept began with the 2019 vintage. Hawke’s Bay Wine had this to say about …
Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection 2022 Read More
A wine from Gibbston Valley in a year of which owner Grant Taylor said “Our 25th vintage in Gibbston delivered idyllic conditions”. A dense rose-red-burgundy colour in the glass. The …
Valli 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
From Delgado Zuleta – founded in 1744 – one of the oldest wineries in Sanlucar de Barrameda (and oldest continually-active producers of sherry). A dry white wine made from muscat …
Delgado Zuleta Tarabilla 2020 Read More
A red blend, from Waiheke Island, and a vintage described as having ‘excellent conditions from flowering to harvest’. An inky carmine-burgundy colour in the glass. The nose has concentration and …
Destiny Bay Destinae 2020 Read More
From the ‘Home Block’ vineyard in Auckland. A pale golden-yellow in the glass. Richly aromatic, with grapefruit, baked apple, hazelnut, peach and oyster shell notes. Crisp and dry on the …
The Hunting Lodge ‘Ararimu’ Waimauku Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A blend of red varietals, from Hawke’s Bay, using Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. An inky dark garnet in the glass. The nose is inviting and dark too, with …
Paritua Stone Paddock ‘Scarlet’ 2019 Read More
A blend of 71% Semillon and 29% Sauvignon Blanc, from the spectacular 2020 vintage in Hawke’s Bay – the “bunches selected for a heavy botrytis infection”. A deep golden green …
Askerne Noble Kathryn 2020 Read More
A white wine from Waiheke island, and quite a rare variety to find in New Zealand. A green-gold colour in the glass. a powerful nose, with aromas of peach, orange …
Mawhitipana Ridge Estate Marsanne 2021 Read More
I think that readers will know the story by now. I was approached by Laithwaites – the longest-running ‘wine subscription service’ in the world, to review their offerings, and once …
Laithwaites June 2024 box of delights Read More
A red blend from Hawke’s Bay – using Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. An inkily dark crimson colour in the glass. Boysenberry, cassis, cherry and damson plum are dusted …
Clearview Enigma 2021 Read More