A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Hawke’s Bay wine, produced at Te Awanga for over a quarter of a century – and has, traditionally been one of my favourite wines of the Estate. A vibrant, …
Clearview Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc 2020 Read More
Made from the oldest organically-farmed Syrah vines in the country – in the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. A dense garnet-black colour in the glass, with distinctive toasted oak …
Stonecroft Serine Syrah 2018 Read More
A Marlborough wine, from the Reed Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, hand-picked and indigenous yeast fermentation. Pale lemon-gold in the glass, with an intense complexity on the nose, not pulling …
Blank Canvas Reed Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 Read More
A bold Spanish red, aged for 16 months in American oak barriques. Deep inky black-claret in the glass, with deliciously old-world styling and aromas of cedar, tobacco and old leather …
Marques de Murrieta Reserva Rioja 2016 Read More
From the Nelson region – Waimea vineyards were established in the 90s on the Waimea plains. The nose is fresh and bright, with a sappy, herbal note above dark berries …
Waimea Cabernet Franc-Syrah 2019 Read More
A gorgeous coppery rose-petal pink in the glass, brightly perfumed with redcurrant, apple, mandarin, strawberry, thyme and lavender aromas. Dry but juicy, with the fresh acidity nicely balanced with succulent …
Trinity Hill Rosé 2021 Read More
A dark, vibrant blackest-purple colour in the glass, youthful and inky. Varietally true and with a bright complexity to the airy, lifted nose. Perfumed with black plum, white pepper, boysenberry, …
Church Road Grand Reserve Syrah 2020 Read More
An impenetrable jet ruby-black in the glass, perfumed with bramble, rosehip, plum, cedar, roasted spices, cassis, camp-fire and eucalyptus. A lively, crisp acidity is laid over a dry, lean structure …
St. Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Read More
Daniel Brennan’s white blend in the Giunta range is a lively mix of Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay. A late summer picnic-at-the-beach kind of vibe. White cherry, apricot, grapefruit, red …
Giunta Crispy White 2020 Read More
A McLaren Vale wine, from the excellent 2018 vintage – rebranded this year as a tribute to winemaker Ben Riggs father. An inky, vivid ruby black colour, with lush aromatics …
Mr Riggs JFR Shiraz 2018 Read More