Reviews

The second instalment in the G. H. Mumm champagne house ‘Terroirs’ collection, and collaboration with Pernod Ricard Winemakers, featuring wine regions (in New Zealand) that produce fine Pinot Noir, and …

Mumm Central Otago Blanc de Noirs NV Read More

Valli Bendigo Pinot Noir 2022 wine review

Valli Bendigo Pinot Noir 2022 Read More

Valli Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 wine review

Valli Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 Read More

A wine from Waiheke Island, a colaboration between winemakers Heinrich Storm and Michael Wood. A pale straw colour in the glass with a generous riff of nectarine, lemon, hazelnut, red …

Stormwood Chardonnay 2022 Read More

A wine from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay, and the winner of the Trophy for ‘Other Red Varieties’ at The National Wine Awards Aotearoa this year. A dark garnet in …

Beach House Cabernet Franc 2021 Read More

A wine from the Immigrant’s Vineyard in Alexandra in Central Otago, put together by winemaker Antony Worch from Alexandra Vintners. A rich, salmon pink colour in the glass with equally …

Ruru Rosé 2023 Read More

From the iconic Seddon and Taylors Pass vineyards – in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, this was a Gold Medal winner at NZIWS this year. A mix of opulence and zestiness on …

Villa Maria Marlborough Reserve Pinot Gris 2021 Read More

The Waiheke label’s flagship red wine – made this year from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. A classic Bordeaux nose of blackcurrant, red plum, cacao, pencil shaving and cherry …

Mudbrick Vineyard ‘Velvet’ 2022 Read More

Still a relatively rare varietal in New Zealand, this Marlborough wine comes from a vineyard that was used as a camp for the Airforce in the Second World War. Translucent …

St Clair Pioneer Block 28 Camp Block Pinot Blanc 2020 Read More