A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From their Maraekakaho vineyard, and made by local legend Rod McDonald. A rich golden yellow in the glass, with a definite old-school nose of roast hazelnut, peach, cardamom, oat biscuit …
Osawa Prestige Collection Chardonnay 2016 Read More
Intruiging, enticing aromas of lilac, cranberry, bay leaf, underlined with scents of damp soil, coffee grounds and autumn leaf. Medium bodied with an integrated acidity and abundant fruit flavours of …
Urlar Gladstone Pinot Noir 2018 Read More
A pale light yellow, showing exhuberant notes of lime zest and chamomile, with a savoury undertow of fresh green herbs, tomato leaf and sliced fennel. Taut and tangy fruits on …
Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Read More
Welcome to the end of the year round up where I look at my ten favourite wines of the year. This time I’m not letting budget constraints get in the …
WineFolio ‘Best of 2020’ wines Read More
Returning to Marlborough tonight, for a Pinot Noir – this one is a light ruby, burgundy in the glass, with floral notes of buddleia and musk rose. The palate is …
Seresin Pinot Noir 2015 Read More
Light ruby colour; highly aromatic – perfumed with violet, raspberry, plum and graphite. Medium–bodied, dry and elegant. Bramble jelly, white cherry, baked pear, redcurrant and liquorice flavours sit ripely on …
Askerne Syrah 2018 Read More
Vibrant, palest blonde colour, with the lively, varietal aromas of jasmine, green apple, beeswax and lime zest jumping from the glass. Nice balance of sweet fruit to the silvery spine …
Butterworth Dry Riesling 2020 Read More
A new release from Bilancia – this Chardonnay has also been selected as part of the Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection of 2019 wines showcase this year. A fine, bright pale …
Bilancia ‘Tiratore’ Chardonnay 2019 Read More
From Marlborough – Wairau and Southern Valleys fruit – and the new range of ‘Uncharted’ wines by Giesen. A bright, pale lemony green in the glass. Seems a touch shy …
Giesen Uncharted Chardonnay 2020 Read More
From the Supernatural Wine co. this Hawke’s Bay red is made by ‘rising star’ Hayden Penny from the stellar, if spooky, 2019 vintage. A vibrant, brooding crimson in the glass, …
The Paranormal Cabernet Franc 2019 Read More