A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
One thing I’ve had a couple of requests to comment on, and write about, is ageing of wines – in particular the question of “how well, or long, can the …
Fromm Clayvin Chardonnay – 2010 & 2020 vintages Read More
This label is based in the Waikato, making wines by Lake Karapiro – but has made its reputation with a wine from Central Otago. The 2014 vintage of this wine …
Takapoto Estate Pinot Noirs: 2015 – 2016 – 2019 Read More
From the lower terrace at Askerne, in Hawke’s Bay comes this Bordeaux style red blend, from the excellent COVID-hit vintage of 2020. Very dark, inky claret colour in the glass. …
Askerne Reserve Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Read More
From the Waihopai Valley in Marlborough. Very pale green-straw, with pink/grey edges, in the glass. Lovely aromatic wine, showing a spicy nose that has classic Pinot Gris notes of apple …
Leefield Station Pinot Gris 2021 Read More
Taking fruit from a premium coastal site in Te Awanga to produce their Reserve Chardonnay. A pale gold in the glass, with a rich nose filled with peach and tropical …
Takapoto Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2018 Read More
From a coastal site at Te Awanga in Hawke’s Bay. Pale lemon-green in the glass, and a steely freshness on the nose. A flinty reductivity, mandarin, apple caramel, baguette crust, …
Clearview Estate Three Rows Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A wine from Waiheke Island, from pioneers Kim and Jeanette Goldwater who started making wine on the island in 1978. Opened after 31 years in the bottle. A mid-garnet ruby …
Goldwater Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 1991 Read More
A Marlborough wine from the Southern Valleys sub-region, and winner of a Gold Medal at NZIWS this year. A dark ruby in the glass, with bright aromatics of cherry, blackcurrant, …
Mount Riley 17 Valley Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
From the boutique winery on the shores of Lake Karapiro. Using Merlot and Cabernet Franc to craft this rosé with a delicately pale salmon pink colour in the glass. Perfumed …
Takapoto Estate Crossing Point Rosé 2021 Read More
An idea to have a tasting with friends of New Zealand Bordeaux wines, with some age in the bottle, turned into a superb evening of food and wine when one …
A tasting of iconic, aged NZ Bordeaux Blends Read More