A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Martinborough Pinot Noir from this well-regarded producer, in a vintage generally described as ‘above average’ but not a classic. A medium-density burgundy colour in the glass, with a slight …
Kusuda Pinot Noir 2011 Read More
Stonecroft, in the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay, have the oldest Zinfandel vines in New Zealand – although even here there are just a few rows at the Roy’s Hill Vineyard. …
Stonecroft Zinfandel 2022 Read More
Sealed under cork (and wax seal), this is the top tier of white wines at this Te Awanga vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. A vibrant golden-straw, with flashes of green at …
Clearview Endeavour Chardonnay 2018 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Nelson, using whole bunch and some carbonic maceration in the making. A translucently light but bright garnet red colour in the glass. A sous-bois, earth, spice …
Luta Shadow Pinot Noir 2021 Read More
This is the fourth box of Chardonnay that Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers have put together, since the concept began with the 2019 vintage. Hawke’s Bay Wine had this to say about …
Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection 2022 Read More
A wine from Gibbston Valley in a year of which owner Grant Taylor said “Our 25th vintage in Gibbston delivered idyllic conditions”. A dense rose-red-burgundy colour in the glass. The …
Valli 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
From Delgado Zuleta – founded in 1744 – one of the oldest wineries in Sanlucar de Barrameda (and oldest continually-active producers of sherry). A dry white wine made from muscat …
Delgado Zuleta Tarabilla 2020 Read More
A red blend, from Waiheke Island, and a vintage described as having ‘excellent conditions from flowering to harvest’. An inky carmine-burgundy colour in the glass. The nose has concentration and …
Destiny Bay Destinae 2020 Read More
From the ‘Home Block’ vineyard in Auckland. A pale golden-yellow in the glass. Richly aromatic, with grapefruit, baked apple, hazelnut, peach and oyster shell notes. Crisp and dry on the …
The Hunting Lodge ‘Ararimu’ Waimauku Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A blend of red varietals, from Hawke’s Bay, using Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. An inky dark garnet in the glass. The nose is inviting and dark too, with …
Paritua Stone Paddock ‘Scarlet’ 2019 Read More