A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From the iconic Seddon and Taylors Pass vineyards – in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, this was a Gold Medal winner at NZIWS this year. A mix of opulence and zestiness on …
Villa Maria Marlborough Reserve Pinot Gris 2021 Read More
The Waiheke label’s flagship red wine – made this year from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. A classic Bordeaux nose of blackcurrant, red plum, cacao, pencil shaving and cherry …
Mudbrick Vineyard ‘Velvet’ 2022 Read More
Still a relatively rare varietal in New Zealand, this Marlborough wine comes from a vineyard that was used as a camp for the Airforce in the Second World War. Translucent …
St Clair Pioneer Block 28 Camp Block Pinot Blanc 2020 Read More
A ‘lightning-strikes-twice’ wine – winning the Sauvignon Blanc trophy at NZIWS for the second year running in 2023. From the Awatere Valley, and showcasing those green herbal notes that are …
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More
Keller Riesling ‘von der fels’ 2020 wine review
Keller Riesling ‘von der fels’ 2020 Read More
A single vineyard wine from Martinborough, from an organically-farmed vineyard, and a rarity, with only 483 bottles made. A straw-green colour in the glass. The perfume is as savoury as …
Groves Chardonnay 2022 Read More
Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, grown on the Estate vineyard in Central Otago – winner of a Gold Medal at the recent NZIWS competition. Quite a pale coppery pink …
Wooing Tree Rosé 2023 Read More
With thoughts starting to turn towards Summer and what you’ll be getting in for the Christmas holidays – a timely drop of wines arrived from my friends at Laithwaites this …
Laithwaites Spring box of goodies Read More
An Aussie Chardonnay from one of the big names in the Clare Valley, South Australia. A pale green colour in the glass. The complex perfume shows toasty oaky, butterscotch, apple …
Taylors St Andrews Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A wine that Saint Clair Senior Winemaker, Kyle Thompson describes as “made from a special little parcel of Pinot Noir grown in the Omaka Valley which always produces elegant, perfumed …
St Clair Pioneer Block 5 ‘Bull Block’ Pinot Noir 2021 Read More