Reviews

One of the Escarpment single vineyard Pinot Noir expressions – this vineyard is on Cambridge Street in Martinborough – planted 35 years ago. An opaque mid-depth burgundy colour in the …

Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2016 Read More

A Chardonnay from the Moutere region of Nelson/Tasman. A pale golden-green colour in the glass. Perfumed with white peach, grapefruit, lemon, fennel, cashew nut, apple and smoky incense. Quite lean …

Luta Echoes Chardonnay 2022 Read More

From an organic producer in Gladstone, Wairarapa. A pale, smoky straw colour in the glass. A rich perfume of nectarine, ginger, pear, apricot and lemon also shows pepper, incense and …

Urlar Gladstone Pinot Gris 2024 Read More

From the Estate vineyards in Bannockburn, Central Otago. A bright, translucent gold in the glass. Varietally pure and aromatic, mixing citrus notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit with jasmine and …

Akarua Dry Riesling 2024 Read More

A Hawke’s Bay Syrah, from the very good 2021 vintage. A medium-density garnet red in the glass. Vividly aromatic, with spices, savoury notes and sweet ripe fruits all contributing to …

Alpha Domus Barnstormer Syrah 2021 Read More

A Sauvignon Blanc from prime vineyard land on Rapaura Road in Marlborough. A translucent pale green-straw colour in the glass. Powerful and complex aromas emerge instantly on opening. Starts with …

Rimapere ‘Plot 101’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More

Another box full of delights to discover, from the team at Laithwaites. As usual, there are a swathe of wines that I wouldn’t normally encounter. We are creatures of habit, …

A Spring box to discover, from laithwaites.co.nz Read More

Having recently done the Top 10 Tasting of Syrah, including a ‘Top 10 over 10’ which has a 2013 vintage of this wine… so super-interesting to try another (and 2014 …

Paritua Syrah 2014 Read More