Reviews

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

A Marlborough Chardonnay from The Farm organic vineyard, which is located in the Waihopai Valley. A vibrant golden green colour in the glass. Mouthwatering aromas of grapefruit, apple, lemon peel, …

Astrolabe ‘The Farm’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More

A label from Northland – the organic vineyard was planted by winemaker John Clarke in 1998 – the location is now operating as Sovrano Estate. Chambourcin is a rarity in …

Ake Ake Chambourcin 2017 Read More

A Chardonnay from the Huia Home Block vineyard in Marlborough. A bright, light gold colour in the glass. The scent differs from a typical New Zealand Chardonnay perfume, with a …

Huia Chardonnay 2022 Read More

A straight Merlot, from the ‘Hawke’s Bay’ white label range from this producer. The wine has good pedigree, winning the Trophy for Champion Merlot at NZIWS in 2021. A very …

Trinity Hill Merlot 2024 Read More