A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
An aromatic white wine from Martinborough – labelled ‘Amaranth’ in this year, which denotes bottlings with particularly good cellaring potential (Amaranth is Greek for ‘unfading flower’). A pale green-gold colour …
Dry River Gewurztraminer 2008 Read More
The second edition of this limited edition Rosé – ff you were expecting a v.2 following the 2023 vintage of this one, think again. Made this year with Montepulciano fruit …
Trinity Hill ‘EMMA’ Rosé 2024 Read More
A red wine grown in Waiheke Island’s Onetangi Valley. A ‘Right Bank Bordeaux’ blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. A medium-density ruby …
Obsidian Estate ‘Vitreous’ 2019 Read More
A Chardonnay from Marlborough, and this label’s single vineyard, reserve range. Very pale and bright lemon-green in the glass. The bouquet shows ripe fruit flavours of peach, golden apple and …
Te Pa ‘The Reserve Collection’ Auntsfield Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 Read More
2025 began with the delivery of fifteen wines in a box landing at the door from www.laithwaites.co.nz. This time around it was mostly reds, but with a couple of interesting …
A New Years box from Laithwaites – pt.2 Read More
A wine from Waiheke Island – the top of the range at Mudbrick Estate – for Chardonnay. A pale golden colour in the glass. The bouquet is bold and alluring, …
Mudbrick ‘Francesca’ Chardonnay 2023 Read More
A sparkling wine, made in the Champagne method, using Chardonnay grapes only, from this excellent Hawke’s Bay producer. A very pale lemon-green in the glass with a froth of fine …
Clearview Estate Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2021 Read More
A Marlborough Pinot Noir – using fruit from the biodynamic Wrekin Vineyard at the top of the Brancott Valley. Sealed under cork. A pale garnet-ruby red in the glass, and …
Siren ‘High Priestess’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
A wine from Central Otago – with organic fruit from Bendigo Pisa in the blend as well – 2023 was a great vintage for Central Otago. A pale silvery green …
Peregrine Chardonnay 2023 Read More
The first Chardonnay from this new label, with the fruit coming from the McCreanor Vineyard in Martinborough. A beautiful presentation – with an artistic label showcasing ‘In The Presence’ 2023, …
Oraterra Chardonnay 2023 Read More