A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
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
A Pinot Noir from Martinborough in the Wairarapa – a new wine for me from this producer. A bright ruby red colour in the glass. A complex bouquet takes in …
Huntress Pawero Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
The 2023 vintage sees all the Botanical Collection wines sealed with a Diam Origine 10 cork closure and a wax seal. A pale green-gold colour in the glass. The nose …
Pyramid Valley ‘Field of Fire’ Chardonnay 2023 Read More