A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A red blend wine from Waiheke, and the sensational 2013 vintage. Led by Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), then Merlot (27%), with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec in smaller amounts. A …
Obsidian Reserve ‘The Obsidian’ 2013 Read More
The Yount Mill Vineyard that provided the fruit for this Semiilon was one of the first certified organic vineyards in the Napa Valley. The colour of pale green cut hay …
Matthiasson ‘Yount Mill Vineyard’ Semillon 2021 Read More
A Syrah from Waiheke Island, and the Cable Bay Estate’s 22 year old vines. A vitality and lift to the perfume, with expansive floral notes of violet, lilac and musk …
Cable Bay Syrah 2018 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from the Marisco Waihopai River Vineyard in Marlborough, with several years in the bottle – showing that we make some very age-worthy examples of Sauvignon in NZ. …
Marisco ‘Pride and Glory’ 2015 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region – a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. The perfume is well-developed already for a four year old …
Kemp Road ‘Whenua’ 2019 Read More
An entry-level wine from a top producer, using fruit from some outstanding stony-soil vineyard sites such as Reiterpfad and Kieselberg. A pale straw colour in the glass. Fresh and vibrant …
Von Winning Win Win Riesling 2022 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Burgundy, between Nuits Saint Georges and Vosne Romanee. A dense ruby colour in the glass. The vivid perfume is familiar, yet different from a New Zealand …
Domaine Gachot-Monot ‘Aux Herbues’ Nuits-Saint-Georges 2020 Read More
A white blend of five varietals, from Marlborough – using Viognier, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Each varietal adds personality to both the scent and the body of …
Framingham F-series Estate Field Blend 2022 Read More
From a new label in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough, a single estate wine, hand harvested by family & friends and made by winemaker, Simon Barker. A very pale lime-straw colour …
Hampshire Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More
A Pinot Noir from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. A youthful style, with a bright fruit-forward perfume of plum, bramble, orange peel, cherry and spice. The palate is lighter-bodied but …
Kemp Road Pinot Noir 2022 Read More