Reviews

From one of Marlborough’s ‘name vineyards’ in the Southern Valleys sub-region. A shining ruby-burgundy colour in the glass. Damson plum, rosehip, elderberry, cherry, incense and liquorice sit amongst lavender, lilac …

Astrolabe Wrekin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020 Read More

One of three single block Pinot Noirs, Slapjack Block is located in the heart of the Terra Sancta Estate – the oldest vines in Bannockburn, planted in clay soils in …

Terra Sancta ‘Slapjack Block’ Pinot Noir 2015 Read More

According to Te Motu “In Maori legend, Tipua is a shape-shifter. The Tipua wine is only made in an exceptional vintage and only then when one variety from that vintage …

Te Motu Tipua 2019 Read More

Since the inception of the series, I have had the opportunity to review the ‘Rohe’ series from Rapaura Springs in Marlborough. They now sport a re-designed gorgeous and distinctive gold …

Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe – Blind River’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More

From their single-vineyard site in Bendigo. 50% Clone 5, 41% Clone 777 and 9% Abel, with a small amount of whole bunch in the ferments. The top-level Pinot Noir from …

Misha’s Vineyard ‘Verismo’ Pinot Noir 2019 Read More

The latest vintage from Ollie Powrie’s garage in Hawke’s Bay, again using fruit from the Lyon’s Vineyard. Golden-green in the glass, with more volume of the nose than previous vintages. …

Chateau Garage Chardonnay 2023 Read More

Winner of many awards in the last decade for the varietal, and this ten year old version is especially true to style and signature. Pale gold in the glass, with …

Falconhead Viognier 2014 Read More

The top-level white wine from Man O’ War on Waiheke Island. Quite a bold golden hue in the glass. An intense and rich bouquet, showing grapefruit, quince, vanilla, peach, cashew …

Man O’ War Mathilde Chardonnay 2020 Read More