Reviews

From the Bay of Islands in Northland. A lighter, translucent ruby colour in the glass. The scent starts savoury, with cashew nut, incense smoke, pepper, then damson plum, liquorice and …

144 Islands Cabernet Franc 2023 Read More

A single vineyard wine from this excellent Marlborough label. I’ve reviewed most of their wines before (including the 2018 vintage of this), and interviewed local legend Brian Bicknell – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=3717 …

Mahi Alchemy Chardonnay 2021 Read More

A Central Otago Chardonnay – from Te Kano’s Northburn & Bannockburn vineyards. A very pale straw colour in the glass. Boldly aromatic, with peach, apple, cashew, citrus, wood smoke, baking …

Te Kano ‘Life’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More

Not the easiest varietal to find bottled on its own in New Zealand; but one white variety that does age very, very well. This 2017 is just a pup in …

Askerne Semillon 2017 Read More

A rosé from Marlborough, made from Pinot Noir and Malbec varietals. A pale copper-coral pink colour. Perfumed with strawberry, nectarine, red liquorice, cinnamon and jasmine florals. Dry and elegant in …

Saint Clair Origin Rosé 2023 Read More

A Chardonnay from the team at Unkel in Nelson – sealed under cork. A pale golden green colour. Crisply perfumed with quince, apricot marmalade, lemon candy, tarragon, hay, and breadcrumb. …

Luta ‘Zephyr’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More

From their Lowburn vineyard in Central Otago. A dense burgundy colour with a little bronze to the edges. An abundance of scents of raspberry, cassis, thyme, strawberry, pepper, sweet cherry …

Pyramid Valley ‘Manata’ Pinot Noir 2021 Read More

A white wine made from Pinot Noir – it is the only varietal that Akitu grow. A pale straw-copper colour in the glass, just a hint of coral pink. The …

Akitu Pinot Noir Blanc 2023 Read More