A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From the Cornerstone Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay. A lovely pale coral pink in the glass. Aromatic, with strawberry cream pavlova, orange blossom, red cherry, plum coulis, white …
New Zealand Forest Flower Collection Rosé 2022 Read More
Obliix is part of the group of labels set up by Sir George Fistonich in his new Fistonich family Vineyards venture. This is how the new label Obliix introduces itself …
A first tasting of Obliix wines Read More
The famous grape of Italian Barolo is a rarity in New Zealand – I only know of a few producers making a Nebbiolo here. This one is from Marlborough – …
Hans Herzog Nebbiolo 2016 Read More
A Central Otago wine (from Wanaka) that I first discovered a few years ago and have reviewed a couple of times (www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=7652 and www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=1720). It has always had a fairly …
Maude Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A 50/50 blend of Syrah and Merlot from Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. A brooding, dark burgundy in the glass. Aromas of bruised boysenberry, plum, blueberry, green herbs and black …
Unico Zelo Tropo ‘Big Red’ 2021 Read More
A Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, using organic fruit and made by the team at Seresin wine. A pale golden colour in the glass. Crisp aromas of lemon, passionfruit, pear, whitecurrant, sorrel, …
Momo Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Read More
Made by Master of Wine Sam Harrop, from Hawke’s Bay fruit. A vibrant straw-gold with flashes of green to the rim. A bouquet of nectarine, mandarin and lemon zest is …
Sam Harrop ‘Grand Amateur – Watchmaker’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More
A Pinot Noir from North Canterbury – certified organic and biodynamic fruit from the producer’s Home Vineyard. A mid-ruby red colour in the glass. A smoky, floral and fruity perfume …
Black Estate Home Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
The iconic Hawke’s Bay producer has now reached its 50th year, and a showcase of the 2022 vintage wines showed just how accomplished their range now is, across the board. …
2022 releases from Te Mata Read More
An Albariño from the Mangatahi Terraces area of Hawke’s Bay. A pale lemon-green in the glass. Scented with white peach, lemon peel, fennel, pepper and elderflower on the nose. That …
Swift Albariño 2023 Read More