A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From the Upper Moutere near Nelson, comes this Chardonnay from the lauded 2019 vintage. Brilliant lemon-yellow with light green edges. Aromas of vanilla, lemon zest, nectarine and flinty, smoky reductiveness …
‘Latitude 41’ by Spencer Hill – Moutere Chardonnay 2019 Read More
A Wairarapa Pinot Noir, from chosen blocks in the Matahiwi Estate vineyard. A dark, slightly opaque, maroon in the glass, with an effusive perfume of black cherry, pomegranate, hay, damp …
Matahiwi ‘Holly’ Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
Inky deep burgundy in the glass, with blackberry, cranberry, damp earth and smoked salami on the nose. Medium bodied, bold and vibrant on the palate. Juicy, with plum, Campari and …
Mudbrick Onetangi Valley Syrah/Malbec/Merlot 2019 Read More
Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this one from the Awatere Valley. Beautiful palest green-yellow in the glass. Has the varietal trademark aromas – quite green and grassy, with grapefruit, gooseberry and …
Te Pa Reserve ‘Hillside’ Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Read More
From a single vineyard site in Lyttleton. A bright gold with light greening to the edges, very vibrant in the glass. Upfront on the nose – ripe and full with …
Whistling Buoy Kokolo Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 Read More
A single vineyard wine from the organic Clayvin vineyard in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys. Deepest ruby colour – inky, opaque and brooding. A youthful, complex bouquet of bramble, thyme, cigar and …
Giesen Clayvin Syrah 2019 Read More
I’ve heard that this is one of the country’s more popular Pinot Gris’ and being a long-time fan of Framingham, and a writer who does appreciate a NZ Pinot Gris …
Framingham ‘Nobody’s Hero’ Pinot Gris 2019 Read More
Boxing Day 2020 brought on a battle of the bubbles – two New Zealand Methode Traditionelle versus a French version.. a Vitteaut-Alberti Cremant de Bourgogne. The two kiwis were a …
Boxing Day Battle of the Bubbles Read More
A bright, vibrant deep pink appearance with youthful and aromatic notes of strawberry, guava and watermelon on the nose. Lively and youthful on the palate driven by a crisp and …
ME by Matahiwi Estate Rosé 2020 Read More
From their Maraekakaho vineyard, and made by local legend Rod McDonald. A rich golden yellow in the glass, with a definite old-school nose of roast hazelnut, peach, cardamom, oat biscuit …
Osawa Prestige Collection Chardonnay 2016 Read More