TINK Tropical Seltzer
Seltzer seems to be this summer’s new tipple – a bit like Prosecco or Rosé in the last couple of years. I’ve seen heaps of varieties in the stores (and …
TINK Tropical Seltzer Read MoreA collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Seltzer seems to be this summer’s new tipple – a bit like Prosecco or Rosé in the last couple of years. I’ve seen heaps of varieties in the stores (and …
TINK Tropical Seltzer Read MoreA new rendition of rosé from Jannine at Urlar – their first – made from their BioGro-certified Pinot Noir with an element of carbonic maceration in the mix. And it’s …
Urlar Pinot Rosé 2020 Read MoreFrom a steep hillside vineyard at Earnscleugh, near Alexandra, the wine is a dark ruby, burgundy colour in the glass, with a spicy, dried herbal nose of thyme, budhleia, star …
Hinton ‘Hill Country’ Pinot Noir 2018 Read MoreFrom Hawke’s Bay, this is the solo project of one of the region’s premier winemakers. Unusual to find a pure New Zealand Cabernet Sauvignon, and this bold wine from premium …
Goshawk Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Read MoreFrom the Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay specialist – this has an opulence to the aromas of peach, vanilla bean, flint, mandarin, roast almond and citrus blossom. Intense, concentrated and rich – …
Tony Bish ‘Heartwood’ Chardonnay 2019 Read MoreFrom Marlborough, this Gold Medal winner at the NZIWS in 2020, shows a bright, clear pale green-lemon in the glass, with piercing aromas of green capsicum, fresh sorrel and chamomile, …
Turnstone Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Read MoreFrom Gladstone, in the heart of the Wairarapa. Glowing golden lemon-yellow, with greenish edges in the glass. A fairly bold style, with ripe fruits on the nose – apricot, grapefruit, …
Johner Chardonnay 2019 Read MoreBright translucent ruby red in the glass – infused with aromas of thyme, cassis, smoked meat, caramel, rosehip and violets. Plenty to discover on the palate – fresh, vibrant with …
Mudbrick Reserve Syrah 2019 Read MoreDark, ripe and plush with intoxicating aromas of cherry, plum, leather and truffle. Dry, graceful and more reserved on the palate, with bramble, liquorice, redcurrant and mocha flavours that fan …
Giesen ‘Uncharted’ Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 Read MoreThe top tier of this under-rated label (Tietjen Witters) from Gisborne, this chardonnay seeing 18 months in barrel. A pale, bright golden yellow with green tinges in the glass. Richly …
TW Platinum Chardonnay 2017 Read More