Reviews

The fruit (clone 15) was sourced from the Kokako and, now sadly defunct, Lyons vineyards and sealed under screwcap.  2016 as a vintage saw a cooler start but ended up …

Sourced entirely from the Beacon Hill vineyard in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley, it sports a new style of label for the brand, designed in house by Arabella Waghorn and Finn Scott-Kelly. …

A wine from Bannockburn in Central Otago – now 16 years in the bottle, sealed with a screw cap. A bright, pale gold colour in the glass. The perfume is …

From two sites in the Bridge Pa Triangle sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, using a blend of 31% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc and 16% Malbec. Screwcap closure. A …

A Pinot Noir from the Upper Awatere Valley in Marlborough. Unfiltered, it is a medium-density bright ruby colour in the glass. Beautifully aromatic, quite dark and brooding on the nose, …

One of the ROHE range of Sauvignon Blancs made by Rapaura Springs in 2025 – the Blind River sub-regional expression, has been named one of the world’s best wines at the 2026 …

Part of the ‘100-point’ tastings this week – Sam Kim gave this a perfect score in this year, declaring “This is a masterpiece”. The blend this vintage is 58% Cabernet …

From 21 year old vines with a roughly even mix of Clone 15 & 95 from this renowned and highly regarded vineyard. 2019 was a warm vintage in Hawke’s Bay …