A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Made, unusually, from 100% Pinot Meunier (a varietal more known as a component for sparkling wines) from the Nelson region. A light coppery-pink colour in the glass. An exotic perfume …
Sheild Pinot Meunier Rosé 2023 Read More
A white wine from Waiheke Island, and the superb 2019 vintage. A pale green-gold in the glass. The bouquet shows lemon, peach, grapefruit, pear, vanilla, cashew nut and buttered toast. …
Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2019 Read More
A Grenache from South Africa – specifically the Piekenierskloof Pass, heading to Citrusdal. A bright, translucently pale garnet red in the glass. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, redcurrant, peppercorn, lavender …
Soldaat Grenache 2021 Read More
Made by traditional methods for over two decades now – in the Wairau valley of Marlborough.Using a blend of 49% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir and 3% Pinot Meunier – as …
Hunter’s MiruMiru NV Read More
This family of wines from Rapaura Springs have newly re-designed golden labels for the 2024 vintage. The word ‘ROHE’ means territory, and the range showcases Marlborough’s sub-regions. Probably the best …
Rapaura Springs Rohe Rapaura Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A Marlborough wine, but from well south of the region at the coastal Kekerengu township. A jewel-like translucent garnet red colour in the glass. Raspberry, pomegranate, cranberry, souk spices, toffee …
Astrolabe ‘Sleepers Vineyard’ Kekerengu Pinot Noir 2023 Read More
A wine from a single estate owned by the Holdaway family in the Lower Wairau Valley, Marlborough. Part of the AMW Annual Collection 2024 – a selection of the best …
Pretty Paddock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A white wine from this estate in the Moutere sub-region of Nelson. A pale golden colour in the glass, with a perfume that is a little shy to reveal itself, …
Moutere Hills Chenin Blanc 2020 Read More
A Cabernet Sauvignon from Hawke’s Bay. Ollie Powrie is the winemaker, and the bottling is named after his brother, who famously helped press the last of the initial Chateau Garage …
Chateau Garage ‘Hugo’ 2023 Read More
A white wine using grapes sourced from the Rapaura sub-region of Marlborough. A silver-green colour in the glass. The fragrance has good varietal notes of pear, ginger, nectarine, grapefruit and …
Hunter’s Pinot Gris 2024 Read More