A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Distinctively perfumed as usual – blueberry, blood orange, redcurrant, cherry cola, blackcurrant, sandalwood, and smoky incense. The palate is bright, crunchy and concentrated. Although quite tense and reined-in at this …
Valli Waitaki Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
This is the second time that Coal Pit have released their Bendigo Pinot Noir – looking beyond their home in Gibbston, with a different expression of Central Otago Pinot. The …
Coal Pit Bendigo Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
The second instalment in the G. H. Mumm champagne house ‘Terroirs’ collection, and collaboration with Pernod Ricard Winemakers, featuring wine regions (in New Zealand) that produce fine Pinot Noir, and …
Mumm Central Otago Blanc de Noirs NV Read More
With a rich wine history going back to 1889, Brown Brothers – based in Milawa, Victoria, Australia, have always looked to innovate and experiment with products. Emma Brown, fourth generation …
Brown Brothers Moscato ‘Strawberries & Cream’ Read More
Valli Bendigo Pinot Noir 2022 wine review
Valli Bendigo Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
Valli Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 wine review
Valli Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
A wine from Waiheke Island, a colaboration between winemakers Heinrich Storm and Michael Wood. A pale straw colour in the glass with a generous riff of nectarine, lemon, hazelnut, red …
Stormwood Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A wine from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay, and the winner of the Trophy for ‘Other Red Varieties’ at The National Wine Awards Aotearoa this year. A dark garnet in …
Beach House Cabernet Franc 2021 Read More
A wine from the Immigrant’s Vineyard in Alexandra in Central Otago, put together by winemaker Antony Worch from Alexandra Vintners. A rich, salmon pink colour in the glass with equally …
Ruru Rosé 2023 Read More
From the iconic Seddon and Taylors Pass vineyards – in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, this was a Gold Medal winner at NZIWS this year. A mix of opulence and zestiness on …
Villa Maria Marlborough Reserve Pinot Gris 2021 Read More