A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Around this time last year I took a look at the range of single vineyard wines from Church Road – their ‘1’ series. That article is here – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=4488. And …
Church Road ‘1’ single vineyard wines – new releases Read More
A blend of Grenache and Mourvedre, from cool Barossa kids Chaffey Bros. Smashable, chillable, delectable. We tried this from the fridge and it was like a rose with the most …
Chaffey Bros Wine Co. ‘Not your Grandma’s’ 2021 Read More
A double-gold medal winner at NZIWS this year – also taking out the Champion ‘International Red Wine varieties’ Trophy. From the renowned Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay – a …
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Tempranillo 2021 Read More
Elephant Hill Salomé Chardonnay 2020 Using grapes from the Sea vineyard at Te Awanga this year. Pale gold in the glass. An enticing nose of grapefruit, peach, pear, nougat, and lemon …
Elephant Hill – new Icon wine releases Read More
A deep crimson/ruby in the glass, with an intensely aromatic nose filled with raspberry, thyme, bubblegum, mocha, blueberry, red plum and a floral lift of rose petal and violets. Crunchy …
Dicey Gamay 2021 Read More
A wine from McLaren Vale that’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. With a few years in bottle, this is ready to drink now, but …
D’Arenberg ‘The Galvo Garage’ 2018 Read More
A single vineyard wine from Eden Valley, 500-600m up, and one of the coolest sites in the Barossa. A winner of a Gold Medal at NZIWS this year. Pale green-straw …
Krondorf Single Site High Eden Riesling 2021 Read More
A very pale golden straw colour in the glass, with a definite green edging. Huge aromatics, with that definitive Marlborough perfume, but with a twist. Lots of green notes, but …
Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Read More
A rare red variety, from Marlborough legend Hans Herzog, whose patchwork of varietals in his vineyard includes this classic Austrian grape – St Laurent. With a Pinot-like nose, perfumed and …
Hans Herzog St Laurent 2016 Read More
A Martinborough wine, from the Estate block on Huangarua Road – with identifiably local flavours – savoury, bloody and with heaps of spice. A dark burgundy in the glass, with …
Nga Waka Lease Block Pinot Noir 2020 Read More