Reviews

From Herzog’s organic vineyard in Marlborough comes this white Rhône blend of Viognier 50%, Marsanne (30%) and Roussanne (20%) – often regarded as a classic New Zealand version of this …

Hans Herzog Mistral 2018 Read More

From New Zealand’s northernmost vineyard – on the Karikari Peninsula. Sealed under cork, with a garnet-ruby colour in the glass. Plum, root beer, boysenberry, balsam, tamarillo, peppercorn, mocha and rose …

Karikari Estate Syrah 2019 Read More

I had the chance this afternoon to taste through the 2021 wines that have just been released from Escarpment, with Chief Winemaker Tim Bourne. 2021 was ‘a small yet exceptional’ …

Escarpment – single vineyard 2021 releases Read More

From organic Syrah fruit grown at Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay – an early pick and bottled unfined, unfiltered and not disgorged. Rosé in style, a cloudy copper-pink in the glass, …

Known Unknown ‘Roses’ Pet Nat 2022 Read More

A deep garnet-ruby red in the glass, with a vibrant perfume redolent of redcurrant, bramble, chocolate, black pepper, mint and boysenberry. The palate mirrors the aroma, adding more savoury flavours …

Mission Estate Syrah 2021 Read More

Auburn set out, in 2009, to be the only winery in New Zealand to specialise solely in Riesling. Sadly, this was an experiment that lasted only a handful of vintages …

Auburn Bendigo Riesling 2012 Read More

A Pinot Noir from Martinborough, made by this excellent Hawke’s Bay label – always characterful wines at great value – check out the Testify and Giunta ranges by the same …

Decibel Pinot Noir 2020 Read More

Made from hand-picked fruit, on the Estate vineyard and only bottled in the best years – this Central Otago wine is the third release of Coal Pit Proprietor’s Reserve. Elegantly …

Coal Pit Proprietor’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Read More