A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this one from the Awatere Valley. Beautiful palest green-yellow in the glass. Has the varietal trademark aromas – quite green and grassy, with grapefruit, gooseberry and …
Te Pa Reserve ‘Hillside’ Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Read More
From a single vineyard site in Lyttleton. A bright gold with light greening to the edges, very vibrant in the glass. Upfront on the nose – ripe and full with …
Whistling Buoy Kokolo Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 Read More
A single vineyard wine from the organic Clayvin vineyard in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys. Deepest ruby colour – inky, opaque and brooding. A youthful, complex bouquet of bramble, thyme, cigar and …
Giesen Clayvin Syrah 2019 Read More
I’ve heard that this is one of the country’s more popular Pinot Gris’ and being a long-time fan of Framingham, and a writer who does appreciate a NZ Pinot Gris …
Framingham ‘Nobody’s Hero’ Pinot Gris 2019 Read More
Boxing Day 2020 brought on a battle of the bubbles – two New Zealand Methode Traditionelle versus a French version.. a Vitteaut-Alberti Cremant de Bourgogne. The two kiwis were a …
Boxing Day Battle of the Bubbles Read More
A bright, vibrant deep pink appearance with youthful and aromatic notes of strawberry, guava and watermelon on the nose. Lively and youthful on the palate driven by a crisp and …
ME by Matahiwi Estate Rosé 2020 Read More
From their Maraekakaho vineyard, and made by local legend Rod McDonald. A rich golden yellow in the glass, with a definite old-school nose of roast hazelnut, peach, cardamom, oat biscuit …
Osawa Prestige Collection Chardonnay 2016 Read More
Intruiging, enticing aromas of lilac, cranberry, bay leaf, underlined with scents of damp soil, coffee grounds and autumn leaf. Medium bodied with an integrated acidity and abundant fruit flavours of …
Urlar Gladstone Pinot Noir 2018 Read More
A pale light yellow, showing exhuberant notes of lime zest and chamomile, with a savoury undertow of fresh green herbs, tomato leaf and sliced fennel. Taut and tangy fruits on …
Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Read More
Welcome to the end of the year round up where I look at my ten favourite wines of the year. This time I’m not letting budget constraints get in the …
WineFolio ‘Best of 2020’ wines Read More