Reviews

A Central Otago white, from a varietal that has potential to do well in the region. A pale golden colour in the glass, with a green tinge to the rim. …

Dicey Chenin Blanc 2023 Read More

Served at the excellent Cellar Door which is part of Rimu Wine Bar in the Shed 4 complex on the Mapua Wharf. This has benefitted from a few years in …

Rimu Grove Nelson Riesling 2018 Read More

A Sauvignon Blanc from Central Otago – grown in Rockburn’s Parkburn Vineyard. A very pale, translucent golden-green colour in the glass. Grapefruit, green capsicum, whitecurrant, sliced fennel and almond on …

Rockburn Fumé Blanc 2024 Read More

A wine for their two vineyard sources in Bannockburn and Gibbston in Central Otago – now labelled as “The Blend” for this vintage. A bright and bloody burgundy purple colour …

Takapoto Estate ‘The Blend’ Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022 Read More

Not made every year – the fruit is hand-picked from the Estate vineyard and, if good enough, made into this Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc. A pale straw colour in the …

Coal Pit Proprietor’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Read More

The first edition of a Pinot Noir from the Balvonie ‘Tandem’ vineyard block in Marlborough. A dense, near opaque garnet/burgundy colour. An attractive, floral perfume mixes lilac, orchid, black cherry, …

Balvonie Pinot Noir 2024 Read More

A wine from Esk Valley in Hawke’s Bay – it was one of the first wines I tasted that really impressed me when I moved to NZ in 2003 – …

Linden Estate Merlot 2000 Read More

Their top level Chardonnay, from the Reed vineyard in the Lower Waihopai Valley, Marlborough. This vintage won a Platinum Medal and scored 97 points at the Decanter Wine Awards in …

Lake Chalice Plume Chardonnay 2020 Read More

A single vineyard Pinot Noir from Bendigo in Central Otago, using a range of clones, including Clone 5, 115 and Abel. A dense ruby-purple colour in the glass. A lively …

Misha’s Vineyard ‘The High Note’ Pinot Noir 2021 Read More