A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Pinot Noir from Wanaka – made from vines planted between 1982 and 1989. Tinker’s Field is a gentle, north facing slope in this immensely picturesque vineyard. A bright, vivid …
Rippon Tinker’s Field Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
Crossing Point is a label from Takapoto Estate, based on the banks of Lake Karapiro, in Waikato. Made from 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc – a wine that featured …
Crossing Point Rosé 2025 Read More
Lapostolle is a spectacular winery set in the Colchagua Valley, Chile. The vineyards in Alpalta are certified organic and biodynamic – the grapes made into wines by winemaker Andrea León …
Lapostolle Apalta 2020 Read More
This is the second half of another box full of vinous treasure that arrived from the team at Laithwaites last week. I do love the wines of Alsace, and whilst …
More spring delights from Laithwaites.co.nz Read More
One of the Escarpment single vineyard Pinot Noir expressions – this vineyard is on Cambridge Street in Martinborough – planted 35 years ago. An opaque mid-depth burgundy colour in the …
Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2016 Read More
A Chardonnay from the Moutere region of Nelson/Tasman. A pale golden-green colour in the glass. Perfumed with white peach, grapefruit, lemon, fennel, cashew nut, apple and smoky incense. Quite lean …
Luta Echoes Chardonnay 2022 Read More
From an organic producer in Gladstone, Wairarapa. A pale, smoky straw colour in the glass. A rich perfume of nectarine, ginger, pear, apricot and lemon also shows pepper, incense and …
Urlar Gladstone Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
From the Estate vineyards in Bannockburn, Central Otago. A bright, translucent gold in the glass. Varietally pure and aromatic, mixing citrus notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit with jasmine and …
Akarua Dry Riesling 2024 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay Syrah, from the very good 2021 vintage. A medium-density garnet red in the glass. Vividly aromatic, with spices, savoury notes and sweet ripe fruits all contributing to …
Alpha Domus Barnstormer Syrah 2021 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from prime vineyard land on Rapaura Road in Marlborough. A translucent pale green-straw colour in the glass. Powerful and complex aromas emerge instantly on opening. Starts with …
Rimapere ‘Plot 101’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More