A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A slight departure from the regular reviews I’ve done for this excellent Hawke’s Bay producer. I’ll let them explain: “The Penelope Radburnd range was founded with one clear purpose, to …
Radburnd ‘Penelope’ Chardonnay 2024 Read More
A Merlot from the Lesley’s Vineyard in Hawkes Bay. A bold magenta/purple colour in the glass. The perfume has a bright pop of plum, cherry, bramble and boysenberry. Youthful, light-footed …
Mac by Jenny Dobson Merlot 2024 Read More
From the clay-heavy soils of the Moutere sub-region in Tasman. A pale steely-straw colour in the glass. The perfume shows great varietal typicity, with golden stonefruit, lemon, baked apricot danish, …
Moutere Hills Viognier 2022 Read More
A wine from Central Otago from the 4 hectare vineyard block on Penkridge Farm, made by Matt Connell. A deep burgundy colour in the glass. Beautifully varietal in the bouquet, …
Penkridge Farm Reserve Pinot Noir 2023 Read More
I know from my time managing a Wine Bar that this Hawke’s Bay white blend is a very popular choice for a glass of ‘crisp white’ in summer. The blend …
Decibel Giunta ‘Crispy White’ 2024 Read More
Made from 10/5 clone grapes grown at the Hunter’s Home Block on Rapaura Road in Marlborough. A dark purple-garnet colour in the glass. 40% Whole bunch in the winemaking lends …
Hunter’s Wines ‘Offshoot’ Pinot Noir 2021 Read More
A new vintage of a classic Chardonnay from the Chardonnay specialist in Hawke’s Bay. Hand-picked fruit from Two Terraces and Kokako Farm vineyards, in an excellent vintage. A bright, pale …
Tony Bish Golden Egg Chardonnay 2024 Read More
A wine from Manutuke in the Gisborne region – the Pinot Gris vines beside the Wright’s vineyard Cellar door. The attractive label feature a bright painting of Young Nicks Head …
Natural Wine Co. Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
Wines made from 100% Malbec in New Zealand can be hard to find – but Mission Estate produce this one from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay, and 2020 was …
Mission Estate Reserve Malbec 2020 Read More
A Chardonnay from ‘the golden slopes’ of Gisborne – handpicked and whole bunch pressed. Showing a vibrant golden-green colour in the glass. The perfume is equally golden with quince, yellow …
TW Platinum Chardonnay 2017 Read More