A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From a relatively cool season which saw frost damage that lowered yields by 30-40%, into a warm and dry vintage where the overall quality was exceptional. Sealed under screwcap. A …
Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2021 Read More
A Syrah from a well-regarded producer, made from equally lauded source – the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. Part of a series of wines released under this tier – …
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2024 Read More
A Central Otago wine. The nose is fresh, inviting and vibrant. Cherry, strawberry, redcurrant, cinnamon, peat and musk roses. Bold and crunchy with fruit and energy into the palate, but …
Bannock Brae Diggers Law Pinot Noir 2023 Read More
A red blend from Waiheke Island, made by vigneron Luc Desbonnets, with a blend of 63% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Intended to be …
Frenchman’s Hill Estate ‘White Horse’ 2013 Read More
A single vineyard wine from the beautiful estate that I visited in Hawke’s Bay this year. The Syrah comes from a small block by the homestead, and this vintage was …
Hopesgrove Estate Syrah 2020 Read More
From the single site ‘Inlet Vineyard’ in Bannockburn that is characterised by low yielding vines which produce a concentrated wine. The label features the artwork of Odelle Morshuis to celebrate …
Ceres Wines ‘The Artists Collection’ Inlet Vineyard Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2015 Read More
Grown in the Ohiti valley in western Hawke’s Bay – the company have supplied fruit to several top local producers over the years, and are now aiming to ‘be responsible …
Kokako Farms ‘Rangiwai’ Chardonnay 2024 Read More
A Pinot Noir from the producers home North Canterbury region. A dark crimson and purple colour in the glass. The perfume leads with toasted souk spices and floral notes, before …
Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
One of the great single vineyard wines from Villa Maria – the wines from this vineyard (including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) have usually been excellent – and this new release …
Villa Maria Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More
From this relatively new label, in the Fistonich Family Vineyards stable of wines, comes a Marlborough Pinot Noir. The grapes were grown in the Ballochdale Vineyard, high in the Awatere …
Obliix Pinot Noir 2023 Read More