A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Made with fruit from Central Otago vineyards in Gibbston and Bannockburn. A deep burgundy colour, with classic regional and varietal aromas. That is to say that it smells like Central …
Takapoto Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir 2020 Read More
Part of the ‘Prestige’ range of wines from Craggy Range – I tasted the recent releases here > www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=8637. The Pinot Noir – Aroha – is probably the producer’s best …
Craggy Range Aroha 2019 Read More
The only blend from this Alsace producer. A combination of Alsace varietals Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Sylvaner. A bright golden green colour in the glass. A good …
Famille Hugel Gentil ‘Hugel’ 2020 Read More
Now, I sometimes say ‘there’s not many of these about’ when writing reviews of wines – maybe it is a New Zealand Tempranillo, or a wine with a production of …
McWilliams Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 Read More
A Chardonnay from the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. A pale golden yellow in the glass. Fresh and inviting aromas of lemon, nectarine, grapefruit pith, greengage and crushed herbs. A bracing …
Marathon Downs ‘Up the Hill’ Chardonnay 2023 Read More
A wine from Takapoto Estate in Waikato. Their Rosé was in 2nd place in our recent Top 10 Tasting – a label to look out for! A bright golden-green colour. …
Crossing Point Chardonnay 2022 Read More
From the Cornerstone Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay. A lovely pale coral pink in the glass. Aromatic, with strawberry cream pavlova, orange blossom, red cherry, plum coulis, white …
New Zealand Forest Flower Collection Rosé 2022 Read More
Obliix is part of the group of labels set up by Sir George Fistonich in his new Fistonich family Vineyards venture. This is how the new label Obliix introduces itself …
A first tasting of Obliix wines Read More
The famous grape of Italian Barolo is a rarity in New Zealand – I only know of a few producers making a Nebbiolo here. This one is from Marlborough – …
Hans Herzog Nebbiolo 2016 Read More
A Central Otago wine (from Wanaka) that I first discovered a few years ago and have reviewed a couple of times (www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=7652 and www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=1720). It has always had a fairly …
Maude Chardonnay 2022 Read More