Reviews

From the Delta ‘Distinction Series’ and the Identity Vineyard in the coastal area of the lower Wairau Valley in Marlborough. Winner of a Gold Medal at NZIWS in 2024. A …

Delta Estate ‘Identity Vineyard’ Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More

A wine from the Raupo Vineyard in the Omaka Valley, Marlborough. A light golden-green colour in the glass. Scented with grapefruit, apple, peach and lemon peel, there is also a …

Eaton Chardonnay 2021 Read More

From a vineyard in Kumeu, west Auckland – named after local owners Tim and Angela Coddington. A light green and golden straw colour in the glass. Boldly perfumed, with stonefruit, …

Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay 2023 Read More

A Méthode Traditionelle from the pioneering LeBrun family in Marlborough. A blend of 54% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay and 1% Pinot Meunier, in a Brut style – aged on lees …

No.1 Family Estate ‘Assemblé’ Méthode Traditionelle NV Read More

The South Brook vineyard is located in the Fairhall Valley within the Marlborough Southern Valleys sub-region, planted with traditional Dijon clones. This is a wine I saw last year as …

Rapaura Springs South Brook Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 Read More

A wine from Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf, and winner of the Trophy for Champion Syrah at the NZIWS in 2024 – one of three Trophy-winning wines from this …

Mudbrick Onetangi Valley Syrah 2022 Read More

A wine from Central Otago – winner of the Trophy for Champion Rosé at the NZIWS in 2024. An appealing pale coral pink colour. The bouquet has strawberry, watermelon, red …

Wooing Tree Rosé 2024 Read More

A white wine from the Awatere Valley – a blend of Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Riesling. A very pale lemon-green colour in the glass. Aromatic and gently spicy on the …

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard ‘P.G.R.’ 2024 Read More