A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From the Morrison Vineyard in Gibbston. Chenin Blanc as a variety produces wines that hold most of their interest in three things – texture, acidity and lees-influenced ‘bite’. At their …
Mt Edward Chenin Blanc 2021 Read More
A blend of classic Alsace varietals – gewürztraminer, pinot gris, muscat and riesling, from one block in their North Canterbury vineyards – all picked in one day. A medium golden-green …
Mountford Estate Hommage 2015 Read More
A ‘vino de pasto’ wine from the Pérez family’s holdings in the well-regarded Macharnudo vineyard, in the Cadiz area. Made from Palomino grapes, the same as used for the famed …
Bodega Luis Pérez La Escribana Read More
I’ve never had a ‘Library Release’ wine from Villa Maria that hasn’t been a huge pleasure to drink, and this is no exception. From the spectacular 2010 vintage for Hawkes …
Villa Maria ‘Library Release’ Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2010 Read More
Made by Hugh Crichton in the excellent 2021 vintage, before he landed the Elephant Hill job, and from the well-regarded Rivermere Vineyard (re-named from the Lyons Vineyard) beside the Ngaruroro …
Čuvar Guardian Chardonnay 2021 Read More
A wine from the Chalk Hill winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia. A dark, inky purple/black colour. Opulent aromas of bramble, boysenberry, dark chocolate, cinnamon toast, plum and violets come …
Alpha Crucis ‘Titan’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Read More
From the Cadiz region, best known for the excellent sherries of Jerez, and named after a well-known pier that used to stand in Sanlúcar. This dry white wine comes from …
Bodega Luis Perez El Muelle de Olaso Read More
A Marlborough Pinot – from the family of wines that saw the Sauvignon Blanc top the WineFolio Top 10 Tasting of that varietal and make my top ten wines of …
Lake Chalice ‘The Raptor’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
I’m a fan of a dry riesling – either in the first year after bottling – or well-cellared with at least a decade resting in bottle. This wine from the …
Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling 2002 Read More
Named as a tribute to new grandson of owner Rosie Dunphy; this limited edition Pinot Noir was a pick from the seven best barrels of the 2019 vintage from their …
Coal Pit ‘The Leo’ Pinot Noir 2019 Read More