A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A single-variety wine from Hawke’s Bay, grown in their stony, sandy river terrace vineyard. Showing good varietal typicity, with that ‘Franc funk’ smoky and earthy character to the fore. A …
Askerne Cabernet Franc 2021 Read More
If you haven’t seen these two articles in conversation recently with Simon Swa and Hugh Crichton at Elephant Hill, do have a look – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=6609 and https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=6400. The company is …
Elephant Hill ‘Stone’ Syrah, Merlot & Cabernet Franc Read More
Made from Clone 337 Cabernet grapes, grown in a 3/4ha block in the Gimblett Gravels. An intense black/garnet colour in the glass, with and equally big, smoky set of aromas, …
Trinity Hill ‘Prison Block’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Read More
A combination of grapes from the Tuki Tuki vineyard and the Terraces vineyard – the top tier of Church Road’s enviable Chardonnay stable. A pale golden straw in the glass, …
Church Road ‘TOM’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More
Always a treat to take a look at one wine, across three different vintages. This Pinot Noir comes from the ‘home block’ vineyard of Saint Clair Family Estate founders, Neal …
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 14 ‘Doctor’s Creek’ Pinot Noir – 3 vintages Read More
A very pale green-straw in the glass, with energy and focus to the aromatics on the nose. There is lime leaf, dried pear, cherry, pineapple, lemongrass and nectarine and a …
Trinity Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Read More
A pair of 2021 vintage Pinot Noirs from Rapaura Springs made to showcase distinct sub-regions of Marlborough. Site, and everything that that brings, is a key element as the region …
Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe’ Pinot Noir series 2021 Read More
The discovery and adventures continues with my dive into the Laithwaites catalogue of wines from around the globe. Although, to be fair, I’m staying closer to home with this six-pack. …
Laithwaites Box 5 Read More
One of only a few Gamay Noirs made in New Zealand – the fruit comes from the Two Terraces Vineyards in Maraekakaho, Hawke’s Bay. It is whole bunch fermented, foot …
Easthope Family Winegrowers Two Terraces Gamay Noir 2020 Read More
Made at Clearview Estate, in Te Awanaga – a bespoke order from Michael Nock for his private label. A sliver of gunflint and smoky minerality is immediate, followed by golden …
Nockie’s Palette Premium Chardonnay 2018 Read More