A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From the Nelson region, and a small family-run coastal vineyard overlooking the Tasman Sea. Brilliant pale golden yellow in the glass, with a ripe, spiced perfume of white peach, apple, …
Kina Beach Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2015 Read More
A white wine from Sicily, made from Grillo and Malvasia grapes – two Italian varieties which I have enjoyed in the past. Hazelnut, mandarin, red apple, apricot and nashi pear …
Cantine Pellegrino Diantha 2019 Read More
If you love Nebbiolo then you are probably a fan of Barbaresco, from Piedmont, the grape’s spiritual home. A lighter, brilliant and translucent carmine colour, with a radiant nose filled …
Terre da Vino Barbaresco 2016 Read More
An oldie from the cellars – from the company that planted the first Pinot Noir grapes in Martinborough, back in 1980. A deep ruby scarlet in the glass, with some …
Martinborough Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir 1994 Read More
From Waiheke island – this Chardonnay now split off from the ‘Reserve’ to showcase the wild ferment side of the winemaking. Tasted alongside the 2018 ‘Reserve’ (which included this portion …
Passage Rock ‘Wild and Free’ Reserve Chardonnay 2019 Read More
From the elevated, hillside Blue Rock Vineyard comes this delicious Wairarapa Riesling. A shining, pale golden colour in the glass, with an elegant perfume that takes in dried pineapple, tangerine, …
Luna Estate Riesling 2020 Read More
From the Mate’s vineyard across the road from the winery in Kumeu, West Auckland – the top level Chardonnay produced by this iconic label. Showing some bottle age colour in …
Kumeu River Matés Chardonnay 2008 Read More
The Trophy-winning Pinot Gris at the recent NZIWS, made from Hawke’s bay fruit at Askerne vineyard. Partially (20%) fermented in barrel. A pale lemon-straw colour in the glass. Bright and …
Askerne Pinot Gris 2021 Read More
From the new kids on the block in Martinborough, comes this Sauvignon Blanc, from, I believe, their Lime Hill vineyard in Wairarapa. Translucent green-yellow in the glass, showing a vibrant …
B. wine Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Read More
A wine from Palliser Estate in Martinborough – mostly fruit from their Pencarrow Vineyard. A light gold with a pink-petal edge to the colour in the glass. Perfumed with pear, …
The Luminary Pinot Gris 2020 Read More