A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A wine from Central Otago pioneers in Wanaka that has been highly rated, including a perfect 100 points for this vintage from James Suckling – which at the time was …
Rippon ‘Mature Vine’ Pinot Noir 2010 Read More
A wine from the Clutha Ridge Vineyard in Central Otago. Winner of a Gold Medal at the NZIWS in 2025. A very pale silvery green/straw colour in the glass. The …
SOHO Family Vineyards ‘Jagger’ Pinot Gris 2025 Read More
A wine from Nelson – made by local pioneers Seifried – a blend from their Edens Road and Redwood Valley vineyards, in an exceptional vintage. Pale yellow-lime green in the …
Old Coach Road Riesling 2024 Read More
From the Raupo Vineyard in Marlborough, using 100% BioGro-certified organic Semillon. A pied du cuve was used to kickstart the wild fermentation in barrels. Bottled unfined & unfiltered with no …
Mélange ‘Blanc’ 2024 Read More
A wine from the Yarra Valley in Australia, but certainly of interest to readers here, due to Lorraine and Warren making their Bilancia wines in Hawke’s Bay. A vibrant pale …
Leheny Gibson Chardonnay 2014 Read More
A rose made from Pinot Noir grown in the Nelson region. A pale but vibrant coral pink colour in the glass. The perfume has watermelon, cranberry, cherry and strawberry fruits, …
Tohu Pinot Rosé 2025 Read More
A red blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from Hawke’s Bay – from a very good vintage which had a long ‘indian summer’ at the end of the harvest. Sealed …
Church Road Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Read More
For someone who is so highly awarded and recognised in their field, Chris Scott has always been a winemaker who shuns the spotlight – letting his craft shine through the …
The first releases from Chris Scott Wines Read More
From the specialist producer of Chardonnay in Hawke’s Bay. A bright, golden colour in the glass, with green tinges to the rim. The perfume is bold and opulent – certainly …
Tony Bish ‘Heartwood’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More
A Riesling from the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. A very pale steely lemon-green colour in the glass. A dry style, it has a restrained aroma that does have some lovely …
Tohu Whenua Awa Riesling 2021 Read More