A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A wine from Marlborough – each year a small quantity of the No.1 Family Estate ‘Cuvée No.1’ is put to cellar for an extra ageing process. This is then released …
No.1 Family Estate ‘Reserve’ Méthode Traditionelle Read More
From the Delta ‘Distinction Series’ and the Identity Vineyard in the coastal area of the lower Wairau Valley in Marlborough. Winner of a Gold Medal at NZIWS in 2024. A …
Delta Estate ‘Identity Vineyard’ Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A wine from the Raupo Vineyard in the Omaka Valley, Marlborough. A light golden-green colour in the glass. Scented with grapefruit, apple, peach and lemon peel, there is also a …
Eaton Chardonnay 2021 Read More
From a vineyard in Kumeu, west Auckland – named after local owners Tim and Angela Coddington. A light green and golden straw colour in the glass. Boldly perfumed, with stonefruit, …
Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay 2023 Read More
A Méthode Traditionelle from the pioneering LeBrun family in Marlborough. A blend of 54% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay and 1% Pinot Meunier, in a Brut style – aged on lees …
No.1 Family Estate ‘Assemblé’ Méthode Traditionelle NV Read More
The South Brook vineyard is located in the Fairhall Valley within the Marlborough Southern Valleys sub-region, planted with traditional Dijon clones. This is a wine I saw last year as …
Rapaura Springs South Brook Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 Read More
A wine from Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf, and winner of the Trophy for Champion Syrah at the NZIWS in 2024 – one of three Trophy-winning wines from this …
Mudbrick Onetangi Valley Syrah 2022 Read More
A wine from Central Otago – winner of the Trophy for Champion Rosé at the NZIWS in 2024. An appealing pale coral pink colour. The bouquet has strawberry, watermelon, red …
Wooing Tree Rosé 2024 Read More
A white wine from the Awatere Valley – a blend of Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Riesling. A very pale lemon-green colour in the glass. Aromatic and gently spicy on the …
Yealands Estate Single Vineyard ‘P.G.R.’ 2024 Read More
Working together, a Master of Wine – Sophie Parker-Thomson, and Master of Science – Matt Thomson, make wines under the Blank Canvas brand. Organised by Eurovintage, and hosted in the …
A Masterclass with Blank Canvas Read More