Reviews

Grown on the Churton biodynamic and organic vineyard above the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough. Natural State Field Blend is a composition of their three white varieties – Viognier, Petit Manseng and …

A wine from Marlborough – mostly Mendoza clone, with the balance being Clone 95. A pale golden green in the glass. The perfume is bright and full, leading with a …

A riesling in an off-dry style, grown on the Mt Maude vineyard in Wanaka. Translucent lemon-green colour in the glass. A wispy bouquet with precise varietal aromas of lime zest, …

A slight departure from the regular reviews I’ve done for this excellent Hawke’s Bay producer. I’ll let them explain: “The Penelope Radburnd range was founded with one clear purpose, to …

A Merlot from the Lesley’s Vineyard in Hawkes Bay. A bold magenta/purple colour in the glass. The perfume has a bright pop of plum, cherry, bramble and boysenberry. Youthful, light-footed …

From the clay-heavy soils of the Moutere sub-region in Tasman. A pale steely-straw colour in the glass. The perfume shows great varietal typicity, with golden stonefruit, lemon, baked apricot danish, …

A wine from Central Otago from the 4 hectare vineyard block on Penkridge Farm, made by Matt Connell. A deep burgundy colour in the glass. Beautifully varietal in the bouquet, …

I know from my time managing a Wine Bar that this Hawke’s Bay white blend is a very popular choice for a glass of ‘crisp white’ in summer. The blend …

Made from 10/5 clone grapes grown at the Hunter’s Home Block on Rapaura Road in Marlborough. A dark purple-garnet colour in the glass. 40% Whole bunch in the winemaking lends …