A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Pinot Noir from the Upper Awatere Valley in Marlborough. Unfiltered, it is a dense, opaque dark burgundy colour in the glass. The perfume shows dark cherry, toasted middle eastern …
Tohu Whenua Awa Pinot Noir 2021 Read More
In 2023 the Champion Pinot Noir of the New Zealand International Wine Show was the 2020 ‘Reserve’ bottling of this wine from Martinborough. A dark but bright ruby colour in …
Dublin St. Pinot Noir 2020 Read More
From the Awatere Valley in Marlborough in a season that ‘delivered near-perfect growing conditions’. A pale steely-green colour in the glass. The aromatic and intense bouquet begins with fresh herbaceous …
Tohu Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More
A Chardonnay from Marlborough, and winner of the Champion Chardonnay Trophy at NZIWS this year. A very pale lemon-green colour in the glass. The perfume is complex and plush, with …
Catalina Sounds ‘Sound of White’ Chardonnay 2023 Read More
A wine from Bannockburn in Central Otago. A translucent, bright pale gold in the glass. The brightness shows in the bouquet too – a vivid blend of orange blossom, jasmine, …
Akarua Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
A white wine from the Gladstone sub-region of Wairarapa, and a varietal that seems to be in decline after looking very promising for New Zealand a decade ago. A pale …
Urlar Gladstone Viognier 2023 Read More
A white wine from Central Otago – winner of a Gold Medal at NZIWS in 2025. A pale silvery green colour in the glass. The perfume starts with apple, lemon, …
Nuala Riesling 2024 Read More
A wine made from Pinot Noir in Martinborough – winner of a Double Gold medal at NZIWS this year. A well-presented wine – in a category where that and the …
Te Kairanga Estate Rosé 2025 Read More
A white wine from this organic, family-run producer in Hawke’s Bay – and winner of a Gold Medal at NZIWS in 2025. A pale lemon-green colour in the glass. The …
Ash Ridge ‘Imogen’ Chenin Blanc 2024 Read More
An Albarino from Gisborne – and a new label to me – but winner of a coveted Double Gold medal at NZIWS in 2025. A pale lemon-green colour in the …
Red Hut Albarino 2025 Read More