A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
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
Crisp and light, a pale straw colour in the glass. Shows plenty of green – granny smith apple, bergamot, pear and lime, along with the chalky minerality that is the …
Domaine Lavantereux Freres Chablis 2018 Read More
From Central Otago Pinot Noir, pretty and bright in the bottle and a pale berry pink in the glass. Terrific aromatics that start off sweet like the scented interior of …
Rockburn ‘Stolen Kiss’ Rosé 2022 Read More
There is a movement in Marlborough in the last few years seeking to showcase the different aspects of vineyards located throughout the different areas of ‘Marlborough’ as a whole, and …
Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe’ Sauvignon Blanc 2022 releases Read More