Reviews

Since the inception of the series, I have had the opportunity to review the ‘Rohe’ series from Rapaura Springs in Marlborough. They now sport a re-designed gorgeous and distinctive gold …

Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe – Blind River’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More

From their single-vineyard site in Bendigo. 50% Clone 5, 41% Clone 777 and 9% Abel, with a small amount of whole bunch in the ferments. The top-level Pinot Noir from …

Misha’s Vineyard ‘Verismo’ Pinot Noir 2019 Read More

The latest vintage from Ollie Powrie’s garage in Hawke’s Bay, again using fruit from the Lyon’s Vineyard. Golden-green in the glass, with more volume of the nose than previous vintages. …

Chateau Garage Chardonnay 2023 Read More

Winner of many awards in the last decade for the varietal, and this ten year old version is especially true to style and signature. Pale gold in the glass, with …

Falconhead Viognier 2014 Read More

The top-level white wine from Man O’ War on Waiheke Island. Quite a bold golden hue in the glass. An intense and rich bouquet, showing grapefruit, quince, vanilla, peach, cashew …

Man O’ War Mathilde Chardonnay 2020 Read More

It isn’t easy to find straight Cabernet Franc bottlings – but here is one using fruit from the well-regarded Howell Family Vineyard in Hawke’s Bay; and in a great vintage …

Sam Harrop Grand Amateur ‘Merchant’ Cabernet Franc 2021 Read More

A wine from Nelson at the top of the South island, NZ. A bright green-gold colour in the glass. Plush with a ripe fruit basket of golden apricot, quince and …

Waimea Riesling 2021 Read More

A wine from Central Otago from the 4 hectare vineyard block on Penkridge Farm. A light coral pink colour in the glass, with bright and vibrant aromas of cherry, cranberry, …

Penkridge Farm Pinot Noir Rosé 2024 Read More

The top of the range Bordeaux style blend from Villa Maria, in a spectacular vintage for Hawke’s Bay reds. Grown on the Gimblett Gravels (Ngakirikiri means “the gravels”) with 97% …

Villa Maria Ngakirikiri 2013 Read More