A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
OK, so tonight I’ve convened a wine tasting with the theme of “100 point wines” – and this is one of them. Given a perfect score by James Suckling, which …
Terra Sancta ‘Slapjack Block’ Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
A wine from the Waihopai Valley in Marlborough. Winning a Gold medal at the London Wine Competition in 2026. Presenting a straw-green colour in the glass. The perfume is shaded …
Spy Valley Chardonnay 2024 Read More
This is actually a GSMV (Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Viognier) from Waiheke Island which enjoyed a strong Syrah vintage in 2019. Under cork. Bright, glossy, opaque ruby purple colour in the …
Stonyridge Pilgrim 2019 Read More
One of a range of excellent aromatic wines made by this family-owned and run Marlborough producer. This one comes from across the region – 53% from the Awatere Valley, 27% …
Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023 Read More
From Bannockburn and in particular Block 3 of the Elms vineyard which has a deep bench of glacial soil interspersed with calcarious seams. 13 months in French oak barrels. Under …
Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2015 Read More
A red ‘Bordeaux Blend’ from Hawke’s Bay – with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grapes in the mix (I believe… details are scarce). Sealed under cork. A medium-depth …
Morton Estate ‘Mercure Grand’ 2005 Read More
A red blend from a single vineyard – the grapes sourced from the lower terrace of the Askerne vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. Carménère is a rarity in New Zealand, but …
Askerne CSM 2023 Read More
Sourced from a small 1.26-hectare block of Bordeaux clone grapes from the organic and biodynamic Churton estate in the Waihopai Valley. Hand-picked, then slow natural fermentation in oak puncheons, before …
Churton ‘Best End’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More
A wine made from fruit grown on the excellent Two Terraces vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. Amy Farnsworth utilises clay amphora in her winemaking and her wines are organic, grown with …
Amoise Gamay Noir 2023 Read More
This is first vintage that Edmond de Rothschild New Zealand have released their top tier Pinot Noir from the 34 hectare vineyard on Cairnmuir Road, Bannockburn in Central Otago. A …
Akarua ‘The Siren’ Pinot Noir 2023 Read More