A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Part of the ‘2025 Villa Maria Fine Wine Release’ that the company calls “a collection that captures the character of our most celebrated vineyard sites and imparts a unique story …
Villa Maria Woven Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A wine from Central Otago pioneers in Wanaka that has been highly rated, including a perfect 100 points for this vintage from James Suckling – which at the time was …
Rippon ‘Mature Vine’ Pinot Noir 2010 Read More
A wine from the Clutha Ridge Vineyard in Central Otago. Winner of a Gold Medal at the NZIWS in 2025. A very pale silvery green/straw colour in the glass. The …
SOHO Family Vineyards ‘Jagger’ Pinot Gris 2025 Read More
A wine from Nelson – made by local pioneers Seifried – a blend from their Edens Road and Redwood Valley vineyards, in an exceptional vintage. Pale yellow-lime green in the …
Old Coach Road Riesling 2024 Read More
From the Raupo Vineyard in Marlborough, using 100% BioGro-certified organic Semillon. A pied du cuve was used to kickstart the wild fermentation in barrels. Bottled unfined & unfiltered with no …
Mélange ‘Blanc’ 2024 Read More
A wine from the Yarra Valley in Australia, but certainly of interest to readers here, due to Lorraine and Warren making their Bilancia wines in Hawke’s Bay. A vibrant pale …
Leheny Gibson Chardonnay 2014 Read More
A rose made from Pinot Noir grown in the Nelson region. A pale but vibrant coral pink colour in the glass. The perfume has watermelon, cranberry, cherry and strawberry fruits, …
Tohu Pinot Rosé 2025 Read More
A red blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from Hawke’s Bay – from a very good vintage which had a long ‘indian summer’ at the end of the harvest. Sealed …
Church Road Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Read More
For someone who is so highly awarded and recognised in their field, Chris Scott has always been a winemaker who shuns the spotlight – letting his craft shine through the …
The first releases from Chris Scott Wines Read More
From the specialist producer of Chardonnay in Hawke’s Bay. A bright, golden colour in the glass, with green tinges to the rim. The perfume is bold and opulent – certainly …
Tony Bish ‘Heartwood’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More