Reviews

The first Sauvignon Blanc for this label based in Waikato – the fruit coming from the Dillons Point region of Marlborough. As winemaker Alex Coldicutt said to me “We do …

Takapoto Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More

A Bordeaux-style blend from the ‘Gimblett Gravels’ vineyard in an exceptional vintage. The blend leads with 62% Merlot, then 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. A …

Craggy Range Sophia 2013 Read More

A Pinot Noir from their Gibbston vineyard that was established in 1999, in Central Otago. A Gold Medal winner at NZIWS in 2025. A dense ruby/burgundy colour in the glass. …

Cox’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022 Read More

Grown in the Ohiti valley in western Hawkes Bay – the company have supplied fruit to several top local producers over the years, and are now aiming to ‘be responsible …

Kokako Farms ‘Awen’ Chardonnay 2024 Read More

A Pinot Noir from Wanaka – made from vines planted between 1982 and 1989. Tinker’s Field is a gentle, north facing slope in this immensely picturesque vineyard. A bright, vivid …

Rippon Tinker’s Field Pinot Noir 2022 Read More

Crossing Point is a label from Takapoto Estate, based on the banks of Lake Karapiro, in Waikato. Made from 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc – a wine that featured …

Crossing Point Rosé 2025 Read More

This is the second half of another box full of vinous treasure that arrived from the team at Laithwaites last week. I do love the wines of Alsace, and whilst …

More spring delights from Laithwaites.co.nz Read More

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