A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A relatively rare variety in New Zealand that is perhaps best known from the French appellation of Jurançon. Forrest and Churton have it in their Marlborough vineyards as well as …
Spade Oak ‘Vigneron’ Petit Manseng 2106 Read More
A single vineyard wine, from the rich clay soils of the Upper Moutere sub-region of Tasman. A light steely green colour in the glass. A zesty perfume stars peach, sliced …
Tohu Whenua Matua Albariño 2020 Read More
I had more than a few discussions amongst people in the wine business over the last couple of years – about what customers really want to be drinking these days …
The Graduates Chillin’ Pinot 2024 Read More
Made from grapes grown across three of the sub-regions: the Wairau Valley, the Awatere Valley and the Kēkerengū Coast – looking to put together the most complete and balanced, integrated …
Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More
From the 2016 vintage which was a game of two halves – with a markedly cool spring, followed by a very warm and reasonably dry Summer and Autumn. As a …
De la Terre Reserve Syrah 2016 Read More
From a boutique family-run winery and label in the Upper Moutere region of Tasman. A translucent, very pale steely green colour in the glass. A wisp of smoky funk leads …
Abel Tasman Chardonnay 2022 Read More
From The Angler vineyard on the banks of the Wairau River in Marlborough – a winner of one of only three Gold medals awarded in the Viognier class at the …
Wairau River Reserve Viognier 2024 Read More
Mahi – meaning ‘our work, our craft’ was launched for the 2001 harvest. Heading into their 26th vintage, they are at the vanguard of showing the diversity of Marlborough through …
3 new Chardonnays from Mahi Read More
A Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine, in an Extra Brut style. The latest version of this wine (2021 vintage) won the Trophy for Champion NZ Sparkling at NZIWS this year. …
Vilaura Méthode Traditionnelle 2020 Read More
A ‘late harvest’ style of riesling, from the pioneers of Waipara – described by the producer as ‘the sister wine to our Bel Canto dry riesling’. 2014 was a great …
Pegasus Bay Aria Riesling 2014 Read More