A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A wine made from Riesling, and an organic vineyard in Dillon’s Point, Marlborough. Hand harvested and then destemmed. The wine spent 88 days on skins, then was basket-pressed into barrel …
Mélange ‘Carte Sauvage’ 2023 Read More
A single estate wine from Bendigo in Central Otago – the vineyard overlooking Lake Dunstan. This is a new label to me (and most I would imagine) – the wines …
Rocha Terrace Rosé 2024 Read More
A return to taste a wine that I’ve reviewed and enjoyed since release. Topsy Turvey is the personal ‘family project’ that Tim Turvey (of Clearview Estate) makes with daughters Katie …
Topsy Turvey Chardonnay 2021 Read More
A Chardonnay from Martinborough – grown on the Ma Maison vineyard. A collaboration between Larry McKenna and Helen Masters (whose own property is next door). A pale green in the …
Eringa Chardonnay 2023 Read More
The top-tier red wine from Villa Maria – according to the producer, “Ngakirikiri is only made when great vintages produce truly outstanding wines for consideration. This flagship wine represents the …
Villa Maria Ngakirikiri 2019 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay. A golden-green colour in the glass. Scented with pear, grapefruit, lemon peel, peach, almond and fresh fennel. Should have broad appeal – it is well-balanced, with …
Zaria Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A wine from Nelson – made from Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. A blushing light ruby-garnet red colour in the glass. Aromas of raspberry, sumac, sweet cherry, guava, pink peppercorn, …
Brood Fermentation ‘Nuka’ 2022 Read More
A rosé made from Central Otago Pinot Noir. A bright copper-pink in the glass. The scent is key here, with a complex blending of candy store spicy sweetness and savoury …
Rockburn Stolen Kiss Rosé 2024 Read More
From a Bendigo vineyard originally founded by James Dicey, now re-named and producing wine as Rocha Terrace – the wine made by Rudi Bauer. A dark ruby colour in the …
Rocha Terrace Pinot Noir 2023 Read More
A Méthode NV wine from Marlborough – a tribute to the Le Brun family’s Mother. The classic champagne blend of Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (43%) and Pinot Meunier (7%). The …
No.1 Family Estate ‘Reine’ Cuvée Reserve Read More