A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The run of vintages from 2019, through 2020 and into 2021 were excellent for Kumeu River, and this is their top single vineyard Chardonnay. A bright golden green in the …
Kumeu River Mate’s Chardonnay 2019 Read More
From the Wairau Valley in Marlborough, winning Gold in the New Zealand International Wine Show in 2024. A bright lemon-green in the glass. The bouquet is a little shy, with …
Hunter’s Riesling 2024 Read More
One of the Maude single-vineyard expressions of Pinot Noir – from Lowburn, adjacent to Lake Dunstan, by the Mohawk Hill (named by the workers who came to Central Otago to …
Maude Mohawk Hill Pinot Noir 2023 Read More
A single vineyard wine from Bendigo in Central Otago. A vibrant pale gold in the glass. The bouquet presents lime, nectarine, fennel, lemongrass and grapefruit with warmer notes of ginger, …
Misha’s Vineyard Limelight Riesling 2022 Read More
The flagship wine of the Te Motu estate on Waiheke Island. This is a hand-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc in supporting roles. A dark garnet …
Te Motu 1997 Read More
A wine from Central Otago – made by Matt Connell from the 4 hectare vineyard block on Penkridge Farm, between the Pisa Range and Lake Dunstan. A pale, copper-green in …
Penkridge Farm Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
A fairly hard-to-find wine – Paritua generally make it for the Hawke’s Bay Charity Auction, with some also set aside for Wine Club members… so not something you’re likely to …
Paritua Platinum Cabernet Franc 2015 Read More
A single vineyard wine, from Bendigo on the shores of Lake Dunstan in Central Otago. One of four Pinot Noirs in their range, this wine is destined for the on-premise …
Misha’s Vineyard ‘Cantata’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
Made from 20-year old vines in the Apple Valley vineyard just south-west Mapua in the Tasman region. A medium golden-straw colour in the glass, with just touches of green at …
Sheild Riesling 2023 Read More
A red wine from Matakana – a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec from their sloping north-facing vineyard of 1.5 acres. A dark, inky purple colour in the glass. …
Gillman 2009 Read More