A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A pair of 2021 vintage Pinot Noirs from Rapaura Springs made to showcase distinct sub-regions of Marlborough. Site, and everything that that brings, is a key element as the region …
Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe’ Pinot Noir series 2021 Read More
The discovery and adventures continues with my dive into the Laithwaites catalogue of wines from around the globe. Although, to be fair, I’m staying closer to home with this six-pack. …
Laithwaites Box 5 Read More
One of only a few Gamay Noirs made in New Zealand – the fruit comes from the Two Terraces Vineyards in Maraekakaho, Hawke’s Bay. It is whole bunch fermented, foot …
Easthope Family Winegrowers Two Terraces Gamay Noir 2020 Read More
Made at Clearview Estate, in Te Awanaga – a bespoke order from Michael Nock for his private label. A sliver of gunflint and smoky minerality is immediate, followed by golden …
Nockie’s Palette Premium Chardonnay 2018 Read More
Here’s one from the cellar, that it is definitely time to take a look at, for research purposes. When I was down in Hawke’s Bay in May I dropped in …
Radburnd Cellars Chardonnay 2018 Read More
A wine from Margaret River – not the easiest thing to find, but please try – this is very worth the effort. Pink grapefruit, lime curd, sage, sweetcorn, almond and …
Pierro Chardonnay 2018 Read More
Coming mostly from a small vineyard in the Ure Valley, located in the Southern tip of Marlborough. Bold and complex with subtle flinty notes and ripe peach, mandarin peel, lime, …
Delta ‘Hatters Hill’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More
From Eden Valley in South Australia, and from the Barossa’s oldest Riesling vines, planted in 1896. A super pale green-straw in the glass, with subtle, youthful aromatics. Sliced green pear, …
Brockenchack McKenzie William 1896 Riesling 2021 Read More
A youthful pale green in the glass, with a nicely developed and appealing nose. Grapefruit, meyer lemon, ginger, pear, roasted almond, and an oatmeal yeastiness. Medium bodied, with a plush …
Yealands Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A tongue in cheek celebration of the new spanish varieties ‘invading’ the Barossa – made from Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. A bright ruby purple in the glass, with effusive berry, …
Chaffey Bros Wine Co. La Conquista! 2018 Read More