Reviews

Stonecroft, in the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay, have the oldest Zinfandel vines in New Zealand – although even here there are just a few rows at the Roy’s Hill Vineyard. …

Stonecroft Zinfandel 2022 Read More

Sealed under cork (and wax seal), this is the top tier of white wines at this Te Awanga vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. A vibrant golden-straw, with flashes of green at …

Clearview Endeavour Chardonnay 2018 Read More

A Pinot Noir from Nelson, using whole bunch and some carbonic maceration in the making. A translucently light but bright garnet red colour in the glass. A sous-bois, earth, spice …

Luta Shadow Pinot Noir 2021 Read More

This is the fourth box of Chardonnay that Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers have put together, since the concept began with the 2019 vintage. Hawke’s Bay Wine had this to say about …

Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection 2022 Read More

A wine from Gibbston Valley in a year of which owner Grant Taylor said “Our 25th vintage in Gibbston delivered idyllic conditions”. A dense rose-red-burgundy colour in the glass. The …

Valli 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir 2022 Read More

A red blend, from Waiheke Island, and a vintage described as having ‘excellent conditions from flowering to harvest’. An inky carmine-burgundy colour in the glass. The nose has concentration and …

Destiny Bay Destinae 2020 Read More

From the ‘Home Block’ vineyard in Auckland. A pale golden-yellow in the glass. Richly aromatic, with grapefruit, baked apple, hazelnut, peach and oyster shell notes. Crisp and dry on the …

The Hunting Lodge ‘Ararimu’ Waimauku Chardonnay 2022 Read More

A blend of red varietals, from Hawke’s Bay, using Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. An inky dark garnet in the glass. The nose is inviting and dark too, with …

Paritua Stone Paddock ‘Scarlet’ 2019 Read More

A blend of 71% Semillon and 29% Sauvignon Blanc, from the spectacular 2020 vintage in Hawke’s Bay – the “bunches selected for a heavy botrytis infection”. A deep golden green …

Askerne Noble Kathryn 2020 Read More