A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Vibrant, palest blonde colour, with the lively, varietal aromas of jasmine, green apple, beeswax and lime zest jumping from the glass. Nice balance of sweet fruit to the silvery spine …
Butterworth Dry Riesling 2020 Read More
A new release from Bilancia – this Chardonnay has also been selected as part of the Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection of 2019 wines showcase this year. A fine, bright pale …
Bilancia ‘Tiratore’ Chardonnay 2019 Read More
From Marlborough – Wairau and Southern Valleys fruit – and the new range of ‘Uncharted’ wines by Giesen. A bright, pale lemony green in the glass. Seems a touch shy …
Giesen Uncharted Chardonnay 2020 Read More
From the Supernatural Wine co. this Hawke’s Bay red is made by ‘rising star’ Hayden Penny from the stellar, if spooky, 2019 vintage. A vibrant, brooding crimson in the glass, …
The Paranormal Cabernet Franc 2019 Read More
Pale lemon colour in the glass; aromatic, with bright notes of lemongrass, myrtle, gooseberry and asparagus, coupled with a stony minerality to the nose. Leading the palate is a bright …
Tin Pot Hut Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Read More
From Marlborough, and the excellent 2019 vintage – this is a bold Chardonnay with smoky notes of toasted hazelnut, buttered toast, vanilla and mandarin peel on the nose. Decently weighty …
Delta ‘Hatters Hill’ Chardonnay 2019 Read More
Coming from the family estate ‘Caythorpe’ vineyard in central Wairau, the excellent 2020 vintage has produced a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of nectarine, pine leaves, cut grass and capsicum, …
Caythorpe Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Read More
The 2020 rosé is made from Malbec, off the Lesley’s vineyard in Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay. Bright cerise-pink, a decent depth of colour, almost like a light red wine. Vibrant …
Zaria Rosé 2020 Read More
A deep, opaque ruby-purple colour in the glass, with a nose of blueberry, bramble and pomegranate, filled out with florals of violets and tobacco box. Generous and succulent on the …
Church Road Grand Reserve Syrah 2018 Read More
A relatively rare variety in New Zealand, but this Nelson wine won a Trophy at the NZIWS in 2020 (in the Other White Wine varieties class) A fresh, striking, very …
Blackenbrook Pinot Blanc 2020 Read More