A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Pinot Noir from clay-rich vineyards in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys sub-region. Under screwcap. A medium ruby colour, with some lightening on the rim. Medium intensity plush red cherry on the nose …
Jackson Estate ‘Vintage Widow’ Pinot Noir 2014 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Central Otago – a result of masterful blending of various sites (you can read about this here > www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=14729). A dense burgundy red colour in the …
Bannock Brae ‘Goldfields’ Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
A wine from Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, and a harvest to remember – not only due to the global COVID pandemic, but also for a perfect growing vintage, …
Obsidian Reserve Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A ‘Bordeaux style’ red blend from Hawke’s Bay – the icon wine of this producer. From the first vintages, winemaker Gordon Russell made the call that makes this wine a …
Esk Valley ‘The Terraces’ 2004 Read More
From the renowned Te Muna Road Vineyard in Martinborough which is characterised by stony soils and cool, breezy conditions which allow for a long ripening period. The 2013 vintage benefited …
Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from Dillons Point – the sub-region of Marlborough that shone very brightly in the WineFolio Top 10 Tasting of this varietal in December last year – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=13787. …
Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More
A wine from the pioneering producer Martinborough Vineyard, in an excellent vintage. A deep, dark purple colour in the glass. The perfume is very juicy, with red fruits to the …
Te Tera Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
Tasted for “Pinot Gris Day’ on 17th. A single vineyard wine, coming from the L’Attitude Vineyard, situated in the Pisa sub-region of Central Otago. A pale gold and green colour …
Nevis Bluff Dry Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
A Syrah grown on the famed Cornerstone Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels. 18 year old vines, at time of vintage, were cropped to low yields and hand harvested. Fruit was …
Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Syrah 2014 Read More
A varietal that is not so easy to find if you’re browsing the shelves these days – this one from the organic label in the Awatere Valley of Marlborough. A …
Loveblock Gewürztraminer 2024 Read More