Soljans Estate Malbec 2018
A limited edition single varietal Malbec – originally made available for drinking at one of the Soljans Restaurant ‘theme’ dinners – Argentina barbeque. Such a hit on the night, the …
Soljans Estate Malbec 2018 Read MoreA collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A limited edition single varietal Malbec – originally made available for drinking at one of the Soljans Restaurant ‘theme’ dinners – Argentina barbeque. Such a hit on the night, the …
Soljans Estate Malbec 2018 Read MoreFrom Gisborne, a translucent pale gold in the glass. A big nose – minerally and flinty, but with ripe melon, peach and lemon blossom. There’s also a nutty, shortbread note …
Spade Oak ‘Vigneron’ Chardonnay 2018 Read MoreA 2000 vintage Gisborne wine – ‘cellar for up to five years’ (oops). Vivid orange-gold in the glass, with a nose of ripe melon, apricot, lychee, orange rind and rose …
Montana Patutahi Estate Gewurztraminer 2000 Read MoreFrom the family vineyard at Mt Maude, a shining, ruby colour in the glass, going magenta at the rim. That pop of brightness follows through on the nose that is …
Maude ‘East Meets West’ Pinot Noir 2018 Read MoreFrom Waiheke island, and the excellent 2021 vintage. Pale, translucent lemon yellow in the glass, crisp and fresh aromas of blackcurrant, capsicum, lemon rind, cut grass and greengage. Dry, with …
Man O’ War Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Read MorePrincipally sourced from a block in the Brancott Valley, Marlborough. Light ruby colour, with a delicate appearance, but intensely perfumed with a nose laced with root beer, red cherry, chamomile, …
Greywacke Pinot Noir 2018 Read MoreSealed in red wax and with quality cork – a mid-density purple with vivid magenta at the edges. Intensely fragrant – boysenberry, cassis, redcurrant, plum, graphite and rosehip alongside a …
Helio Syrah 2020 Read MoreA pair of 2018 vintage Pinot Noirs from Rapaura Springs offer the opportunity to compare two wines from distinct sub-regions of Marlborough. Site is proving to be a key element …
Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe’ 2018 Pinot Noir releases Read MoreFrom the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay comes this delicious blend of traditional Rhone Valley white varietals. A striking pale green-gold in the glass with sumptuous aromas of fresh hay, …
Trinity Hill Marsanne/Viognier 2018 Read MoreA Hawke’s bay wine – a pretty shade of salmon pink in the glass. Aromatic, with watermelon, raspberry, white peach, red liquorice and spring flowers on the nose. Fresh, vibrant …
Falconhead Rosé 2019 Read More