Fromm Pinot Noir 2023
This Pinot Noir from Marlborough in a ‘tricky vintage’ is a blend of five vineyards from which they source grapes. A light, bright garnet-ruby colour in the glass. Notes of …
Fromm Pinot Noir 2023 Read MoreA collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
This Pinot Noir from Marlborough in a ‘tricky vintage’ is a blend of five vineyards from which they source grapes. A light, bright garnet-ruby colour in the glass. Notes of …
Fromm Pinot Noir 2023 Read More
The top tier of Chardonnay from this producer whose star is certainly rising in recent years. A mix of clones (Clone 15 – 63%, Mendoza – 35% and Clone 95 …
Askerne ‘The Archer’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More
A red wine from Sicily – winemaker Dino Taschetta has resurrected his grandfather’s old vineyard that was abandoned after the ‘60s earthquake. A deep burgundy colour with flashes of magenta …
Tenuta Fenice Nero D’Avola 2023 Read More
Made, unusually, from 100% Pinot Meunier (a varietal more known as a component for sparkling wines) from the Nelson region. A light coppery-pink colour in the glass. An exotic perfume …
Sheild Pinot Meunier Rosé 2023 Read More
A white wine from Waiheke Island, and the superb 2019 vintage. A pale green-gold in the glass. The bouquet shows lemon, peach, grapefruit, pear, vanilla, cashew nut and buttered toast. …
Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2019 Read More
A Grenache from South Africa – specifically the Piekenierskloof Pass, heading to Citrusdal. A bright, translucently pale garnet red in the glass. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, redcurrant, peppercorn, lavender …
Soldaat Grenache 2021 Read More
Made by traditional methods for over two decades now – in the Wairau valley of Marlborough.Using a blend of 49% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir and 3% Pinot Meunier – as …
Hunter’s MiruMiru NV Read More
This family of wines from Rapaura Springs have newly re-designed golden labels for the 2024 vintage. The word ‘ROHE’ means territory, and the range showcases Marlborough’s sub-regions. Probably the best …
Rapaura Springs Rohe Rapaura Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A Marlborough wine, but from well south of the region at the coastal Kekerengu township. A jewel-like translucent garnet red colour in the glass. Raspberry, pomegranate, cranberry, souk spices, toffee …
Astrolabe ‘Sleepers Vineyard’ Kekerengu Pinot Noir 2023 Read More
A wine from a single estate owned by the Holdaway family in the Lower Wairau Valley, Marlborough. Part of the AMW Annual Collection 2024 – a selection of the best …
Pretty Paddock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More