A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
2025 began with the delivery of fifteen wines in a box landing at the door from www.laithwaites.co.nz. This time around it was mostly reds, but with a couple of interesting …
A New Years box from Laithwaites – pt.2 Read More
A wine from Waiheke Island – the top of the range at Mudbrick Estate – for Chardonnay. A pale golden colour in the glass. The bouquet is bold and alluring, …
Mudbrick ‘Francesca’ Chardonnay 2023 Read More
A sparkling wine, made in the Champagne method, using Chardonnay grapes only, from this excellent Hawke’s Bay producer. A very pale lemon-green in the glass with a froth of fine …
Clearview Estate Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2021 Read More
A Marlborough Pinot Noir – using fruit from the biodynamic Wrekin Vineyard at the top of the Brancott Valley. Sealed under cork. A pale garnet-ruby red in the glass, and …
Siren ‘High Priestess’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
A wine from Central Otago – with organic fruit from Bendigo Pisa in the blend as well – 2023 was a great vintage for Central Otago. A pale silvery green …
Peregrine Chardonnay 2023 Read More
The first Chardonnay from this new label, with the fruit coming from the McCreanor Vineyard in Martinborough. A beautiful presentation – with an artistic label showcasing ‘In The Presence’ 2023, …
Oraterra Chardonnay 2023 Read More
What a great start to January of 2025. Fifteen wines in a box delivered to the door from www.laithwaites.co.nz. Mostly red wines this time around, but with a couple of …
A New Years box from Laithwaites – pt. 1 Read More
A Marlborough Chardonnay from The Farm organic vineyard, which is located in the Waihopai Valley. A vibrant golden green colour in the glass. Mouthwatering aromas of grapefruit, apple, lemon peel, …
Astrolabe ‘The Farm’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More
A label from Northland – the organic vineyard was planted by winemaker John Clarke in 1998 – the location is now operating as Sovrano Estate. Chambourcin is a rarity in …
Ake Ake Chambourcin 2017 Read More
A Chardonnay from the Huia Home Block vineyard in Marlborough. A bright, light gold colour in the glass. The scent differs from a typical New Zealand Chardonnay perfume, with a …
Huia Chardonnay 2022 Read More