A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
At the most recent of the WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ events (https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=10236) it was noted by judges that “there were a couple where the wines were more distinctly varietal than …
Marlborough Sun Sauvignon Rosé 2023 Read More
A wine from the excellent 2019 vintage – grown in the Gimblett Gravels region of Hawke’s Bay. A Cabernet Sauvignon dominant red blend, with 7% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. …
Craggy Range The Quarry 2019 Read More
From a difficult vintage, comes the latest from this boutique label – one of the first Chardonnays of the 2023 vintage I’ve tasted. A vibrant pale green colour in the …
Helio Chardonnay 2023 Read More
From New Zealand’s spiritual home of Sauvignon – Marlborough. A silvery lemon-green in the glass. Powerfully perfumed with grapefruit, whitecurrant, passionfruit, lemon peel, acacia, celery, fern and daisy. A burst …
Mahi Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More
A red wine from Cadiz in Andalucia, Spain – from a producer committed to re-introducing the forgotten varietals and table wines of the Jerez region. A deep burgundy colour in …
Bodegas Luis Pérez Tintilla Balbaína 2018 Read More
A wine from Bendigo in Central Otago, that is often recognised as one of NZ’s best examples of the varietal – I got to taste a sample of this a …
Prophet’s Rock Pinot Gris 2022 Read More
The second instalment of my dive into ‘zero alcohol’ versions of certain wines. I asked to taste them alongside their ‘regular alcohol’ expressions, to get a better taste analysis of …
Brown Brothers 2022 (and Zero) Moscatos Read More
A wine made by Daniel Brennan in Hawke’s Bay – winner of a Gold Medal at the NZIWS in 2023. An opaque purple, with magenta at the edges. Deeply aromatic …
Decibel Malbec 2021 Read More
A wine from Macedon in Victoria, Australia – tasted with winemaker Matt Harrop on a visit to the winery. A pale lemon-green colour in the glass. The bouquet has equal …
Curly Flat Chardonnay 2020 Read More
An update (and new vintage of course) of a wine I first reviewed back in September 2021 > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=4359. From the family vineyard at Mt Maude, picked from two blocks …
Maude ‘East Meets West’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More