A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
An elegant Merlot-dominated blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah (and a little Malbec perhaps?) from vineyards across Hawke’s Bay; but I think it has a definite Gimblett Gravels synergy to …
Elephant Hill ‘Le Phant Rouge’ 2015 Read More
From Bannockburn vineyards comes this elegant wine that is a vivid ruby with a black cherry, rosehip and violet floral fragrance. A savoury herbal layer paves the way to a …
Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2017 Read More
Hailing from the Omaka Valley region of Marlborough, one of the range of exciting Pinot Noirs coming from Winemaker of the Year, Hamish Clark at Saint Clair Family Estate. A deep …
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2017 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, from the Rifleman’s Terraces. Pale straw with green edging in the glass. Starting with a bright aroma of cashews and candied peel, with a sweet baked …
Sacred Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2017 Read More
A single vineyard wine from the Awatere Vineyard in Marlborough. Brilliant lemon-green in the glass, with inviting aromas of cinnamon, lemon blossom and white peach. Full and open on the …
Villa Maria SV Seddon Vineyard Pinot Gris 2018 Read More
Made by Forrest in Marlborough, a naturally lower alcohol wine (at 9%) from one of the low-alcohol (and screwcaps, incidentally) pioneers. Bright, pale green-yellow with an appealing bouquet of fresh …
The Doctors’ Riesling 2018 Read More
Dark carmine red in the glass, with a ripe and inviting fragrance. On the nose there is a top note of spring flowers, with smoky mushroom and minerality mingling with …
Kalex Pinot Noir 2017 Read More
At WineFolio we’re really thrilled for the arrival of the top quality chardonnays from the stellar 2019 vintage – but a review must note these are likely to be in …
Helio Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019 Read More
From one of Marlborough’s best known and regarded vineyards, a single vineyard wine of some distinction. A light straw yellow, brilliant and shining in the glass. Cashew, peach ice cream …
Giesen Clayvin single vineyard Chardonnay 2015 Read More
Whilst I’ve been to Martinborough a couple of times, a really thorough examination is well overdue. WineFolio is definitely planning a “Field Trip” to the region for later this year …
Julicher Estate wines – 18.04.2020 Read More