Reviews

A wine from Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, and a harvest to remember – not only due to the global COVID pandemic, but also for a perfect growing vintage, …

Obsidian Reserve Chardonnay 2020 Read More

A ‘Bordeaux style’ red blend from Hawke’s Bay – the icon wine of this producer. From the first vintages, winemaker Gordon Russell made the call that makes this wine a …

Esk Valley ‘The Terraces’ 2004 Read More

From the renowned Te Muna Road Vineyard in Martinborough which is characterised by stony soils and cool, breezy conditions which allow for a long ripening period. The 2013 vintage benefited …

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 Read More

A Sauvignon Blanc from Dillons Point – the sub-region of Marlborough that shone very brightly in the WineFolio Top 10 Tasting of this varietal in December last year – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=13787. …

Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More

A wine from the pioneering producer Martinborough Vineyard, in an excellent vintage. A deep, dark purple colour in the glass. The perfume is very juicy, with red fruits to the …

Te Tera Pinot Noir 2024 Read More

Tasted for “Pinot Gris Day’ on 17th. A single vineyard wine, coming from the L’Attitude Vineyard, situated in the Pisa sub-region of Central Otago. A pale gold and green colour …

Nevis Bluff Dry Pinot Gris 2024 Read More

A Syrah grown on the famed Cornerstone Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels. 18 year old vines, at time of vintage, were cropped to low yields and hand harvested. Fruit was …

Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Syrah 2014 Read More

A varietal that is not so easy to find if you’re browsing the shelves these days – this one from the organic label in the Awatere Valley of Marlborough. A …

Loveblock Gewürztraminer 2024 Read More

A Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough – winner of a Bronze medal at NZIWS this year. A translucent, silvery green colour in the glass. A bouquet that starts with green herbal …

Awatere River Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More

Tannat originates from the Madiran region of south-west France. De La Terre is one of only three wineries in New Zealand to produce Tannat.  In its home region this grape …

De la Terre Reserve Tannat 2016 Read More