A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Made from grapes grown across three of the sub-regions: the Wairau Valley, the Awatere Valley and the Kēkerengū Coast – looking to put together the most complete and balanced, integrated …
Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More
From the 2016 vintage which was a game of two halves – with a markedly cool spring, followed by a very warm and reasonably dry Summer and Autumn. As a …
De la Terre Reserve Syrah 2016 Read More
From a boutique family-run winery and label in the Upper Moutere region of Tasman. A translucent, very pale steely green colour in the glass. A wisp of smoky funk leads …
Abel Tasman Chardonnay 2022 Read More
From The Angler vineyard on the banks of the Wairau River in Marlborough – a winner of one of only three Gold medals awarded in the Viognier class at the …
Wairau River Reserve Viognier 2024 Read More
Mahi – meaning ‘our work, our craft’ was launched for the 2001 harvest. Heading into their 26th vintage, they are at the vanguard of showing the diversity of Marlborough through …
3 new Chardonnays from Mahi Read More
A Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine, in an Extra Brut style. The latest version of this wine (2021 vintage) won the Trophy for Champion NZ Sparkling at NZIWS this year. …
Vilaura Méthode Traditionnelle 2020 Read More
A ‘late harvest’ style of riesling, from the pioneers of Waipara – described by the producer as ‘the sister wine to our Bel Canto dry riesling’. 2014 was a great …
Pegasus Bay Aria Riesling 2014 Read More
A red ‘Bordeaux blend’ wine from this Te Awanga Estate – ‘Enigma’ is a right bank style with the blend containing 75% Merlot, 16.5% Malbec and 8.5% Cabernet Franc. Fermented …
Clearview Estate Enigma 2015 Read More
A single vineyard wine, from their Home Block vineyard in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. An inky burgundy-purple colour in the glass. The bouquet has stunning varietal typicity and depth of flavour. …
Wairau River Reserve Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
A red blend from Waiheke Island – made of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. Sealed under cork – in excellent condition. …
Destiny Bay Mystae 2010 Read More