A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The latest in the line up from Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel range where the winemakers take the chance to innovate. Except that with this new release they have travelled beyond …
Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Matured Shiraz Cabernet 2020 Read More
From the company vineyards in Northburn, Bannockburn and Waitaki. Very pale gold in the glass, with varietally-true and pure aromatics – pear, honey, baking spice, ginger, greengage and baguette crumb …
Te Kano Pinot Gris 2022 Read More
A pale green-gold in the glass. Powerfully aromatic, with white peach, lemon, baguette, pear, grapefruit, nougat, flinty stones and a little caramel. Tight and with a coiled power into the …
Bell Hill Chardonnay 2016 Read More
A new label from Austin Black – ex Terra Sancta and now winemaker at Prophet’s Rock with Paul Pujol. This, his side hustle with Pip Clarke, making two wines so …
Lateral – new label, new wines Read More
Valli ended up the 2022 harvest with two lots of botrytized Riesling fruit – one in the Waitaki and one in the Bannockburn. With the quantities being too small to …
Valli Late Harvest Riesling 2022 Read More
The 2021 Collection showcases exceptional quality with a range of styles that reflect the unique character of various Hawke’s Bay subregions and are a celebration of their rich winemaking heritage. …
Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection – the 2021s Read More
A public tasting in Auckland’s leafy suburbs last night offered a real treat – a chance to taste through the Ata Rangi individual vineyard selection Pinot Noirs – that have …
The Ata Rangi Vineyard Selection 2020 Pinot Noirs Read More
A single vineyard wine from Dry River Road in Martinborough. Wild-fermented Sauvignon Blanc with a portion barrel-fermented in new oak. Pale gold in the glass, with a fresh perfume of …
Groves Blanc Fumé 2020 Read More
A first look at the new Gamay Noir from Te Kano also gives the opportunity to take a quick taste through some other current releases with Joe Chen from Te …
Current releases from Te Kano Read More
From an Italian-varietal specialist and pioneer in Matakana – the 2021 edition of Volare has 30% Dolcetto and 70% Sangiovese in their entry-level blend. A vibrant ruby-purple in the glass, …
Heron’s Flight ‘Volare’ 2021 Read More