A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Although made at the Matahiwi winery in Wairarapa, the grapes for this 2020 Chardonnay are from Hawke’s Bay. An excellent vintage and memorable as the COVID-hit harvest. A medium golden-lemon …
Matahiwi Estate Chardonnay 2020 Read More
From a range of selected vineyards across the Marlborough region – including fruit from the southern town of Ward. Light ruby in colour, with a gorgeous floral-led bouquet of ripe …
Mahi Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
A rosé from merlot grapes grown at a vineyard in Awaawaroa Bay, Waiheke, and named after the vineyard shed that the Dunleavys converted to a restaurant for visitors on site. …
Dunleavy The Shed Rosé 2020 Read More
A Riesling from Marlborough – a bright pale lemon-yellow in the glass. Softly scented, subtle and classy with tangerine peel, tart apple, lemon zest and honeysuckle aromas. Off dry with …
Toi Toi Marlborough Riesling Reserve 2019 Read More
From the Southern Valleys sub-region of Marlborough – the vineyard is on a ridge separating the Brancott and Omaka Valleys. A dark carmine red colour in the glass, with deep …
Nautilus ‘Clay Hills’ Pinot Noir 2017 Read More
From Lime Hill Vineyard in Waiarapa – a single vineyard, hand-picked Chardonnay from Mendoza clones. A translucent light gold-green in the glass. Classy nose – restrained and fresh, with delicate …
B.wine Chardonnay 2020 Read More
Winner of the Trophy for Champion New Zealand Sparkling Wine at NZIWS in 2020 (for the 2016 vintage). Superbly presented in a distinctive box and label designed by kiwi artist …
Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2015 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine, from a producer with a sensational track record of award-winning wines – this wine won the NZIWS Champion Wine of Show in 2016, and Clearview Estate …
Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2019 Read More
Made from Cabernet Franc fruit, hand-picked in the Bridge Pa region of Hawke’s Bay. A pale salmon pink (with a hint of mandarin peel) colour in the glass – very …
Hancock & Sons Lillies Rosé 2018 Read More
From selected vineyards in the Awatere Valley and Southern Valleys sub-regions of Marlborough. A deep rosy maroon colour in the glass, with seductive aromatics of cherry, dried herb, blueberry, redcurrant …
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 Read More