Reviews

From The Angler vineyard on the banks of the Wairau River in Marlborough – a winner of one of only three Gold medals awarded in the Viognier class at the …

Wairau River Reserve Viognier 2024 Read More

Mahi – meaning ‘our work, our craft’ was launched for the 2001 harvest. Heading into their 26th vintage, they are at the vanguard of showing the diversity of Marlborough through …

3 new Chardonnays from Mahi Read More

A Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine, in an Extra Brut style. The latest version of this wine (2021 vintage) won the Trophy for Champion NZ Sparkling at NZIWS this year. …

Vilaura Méthode Traditionnelle 2020 Read More

A ‘late harvest’ style of riesling, from the pioneers of Waipara – described by the producer as ‘the sister wine to our Bel Canto dry riesling’. 2014 was a great …

Pegasus Bay Aria Riesling 2014 Read More

A red ‘Bordeaux blend’ wine from this Te Awanga Estate – ‘Enigma’ is a right bank style with the blend containing 75% Merlot, 16.5% Malbec and 8.5% Cabernet Franc. Fermented …

Clearview Estate Enigma 2015 Read More

A single vineyard wine, from their Home Block vineyard in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. An inky burgundy-purple colour in the glass. The bouquet has stunning varietal typicity and depth of flavour. …

Wairau River Reserve Pinot Noir 2024 Read More

A red blend from Waiheke Island – made of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. Sealed under cork – in excellent condition. …

Destiny Bay Mystae 2010 Read More

Tasted at the Cellar Door, in Rapaura – this is a Marlborough Chardonnay from the pioneering Hunter’s label. A touch of struck-match flint to the aromas, overlaid on peach, grapefruit …

Hunter’s Offshoot Chardonnay 2023 Read More

The icon wine from the Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay, label Paritua is aimed at making a wine that can sit alongside the best of New Zealand’s ‘Bordeaux Blend’ reds. Only …

Paritua ’21.12’ 2013 Read More