A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From a riesling-only producer that made a range of wines from Central Otago, with vintages from 2009 to 2014. They made 884 bottles made of this expression. A brilliant straw-gold …
Auburn Northburn Riesling 2013 Read More
With fruit from the Gimblett Gravels that was hand harvested in early April at 21 brix (due to a pending weather event) saw relatively low potential alcohol levels. 1000 bottles …
Sam Harrop Omahu Syrah 2017 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough – this label makes a couple of expressions using fruit from the Holdaway Vineyard in the coastal sub-region of Dillons Point. A very pale, steel …
Blank Canvas ‘Abstract’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More
From the Alexandra-based company that recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary, this is their top single-vineyard, barrel selected Pinot Noir. Winner of a coveted Double Gold and the New Zealand International …
Shaky Bridge ‘Artisan Reserve’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
A Pinot Noir from clay-rich vineyards in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys sub-region. Under screwcap. A medium ruby colour, with some lightening on the rim. Medium intensity plush red cherry on the nose …
Jackson Estate ‘Vintage Widow’ Pinot Noir 2014 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Central Otago – a result of masterful blending of various sites (you can read about this here > www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=14729). A dense burgundy red colour in the …
Bannock Brae ‘Goldfields’ Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
A wine from Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, and a harvest to remember – not only due to the global COVID pandemic, but also for a perfect growing vintage, …
Obsidian Reserve Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A ‘Bordeaux style’ red blend from Hawke’s Bay – the icon wine of this producer. From the first vintages, winemaker Gordon Russell made the call that makes this wine a …
Esk Valley ‘The Terraces’ 2004 Read More
From the renowned Te Muna Road Vineyard in Martinborough which is characterised by stony soils and cool, breezy conditions which allow for a long ripening period. The 2013 vintage benefited …
Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from Dillons Point – the sub-region of Marlborough that shone very brightly in the WineFolio Top 10 Tasting of this varietal in December last year – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=13787. …
Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More