A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A single vineyard wine – from “Vineyard 287” (named after an old chicken farm plot), and only produced in exceptional vintages. This sits at the very top of the De …
De la Terre ‘Hen’s Teeth’ Chardonnay 2024 Read More
From a “day one” Biodynamic vineyard in the foothills of the Pisa range in Central Otago. The vineyard is planted in blocks with a plethora of clones. 13% whole bunch …
Burn Cottage Pinot Noir 2017 Read More
The 2024 Helmsman is 86% Cabernet, 7% Syrah and 7% Cabernet Franc, from an excellent vintage in Hawke’s Bay. A dense, inky garnet colour in the glass. A lovely perfume, …
Sacred Hill Helmsman 2024 Read More
Released in time for daylight saving every year, the Stolen Kiss has actually become one of those wines that is known by name alone. Which is amazing considering it is …
Rockburn ‘Stolen Kiss’ Rosé 2026 Read More
For no particular reason other than curiosity (and availability of the two bottles), Steven and I decided to open two 1991 vintage reds from Hawke’s Bay the other day. Both …
A ‘taste-off’ with two aged Hawke’s Bay reds from the 1991 vintage Read More
The fruit comes from a coastal site near Cape Kidnappers/Te Awanga with a soil profile of shallow, warm clay loams. 2020 was a somewhat challenging growing season that saw Spring …
Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A riesling from Martinborough – a region best known for Pinot Noir, but which does produce very good whites, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay – and some producers …
Nga Waka Riesling 2025 Read More
A Central Otago Pinot Noir – made with fruit from both Gibbston and Bannockburn sub-regions by the boutique producer based in Waikato (read about a visit here – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=12111.) It …
Takapoto Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
CJ Pask is a pioneer in the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, with 90 hectares of vines in the area. This wine was made by Kate Radburnd – one …
CJ Pask Declaration Syrah 2009 Read More
A Waiheke Island wine, from the label’s top tier – sealed with a cork. The fruit is grown in a small plot on the Estate in the Onetangi Valley. A …
Tantalus Cachette Reserve Chardonnay 2018 Read More