A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A wine from Hawke’s Bay – being a blend of 62% Merlot, 29% Malbec and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon – the Merlot coming from Twyford Gravels and the Malbec from The …
Esk Valley Reserve Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Read More
A quick return to a wine that featured in the last of the ‘Tasting Table’ events at WineFolio – the 2024 vintage was well-received around the table, highlighting how far …
Allan Scott ‘Black Label’ Pinot Noir 2025 Read More
A wine made from Gisborne fruit crafted by this excellent Marlborough boutique producer – you can read about David’s visit here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=13408. Sealed under screwcap. A medium golden colour …
Huia Gewürztraminer 2020 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Bannockburn, Central Otago – the Bannock Brae vineyard soils are schist gravels and particularly sandy. A deep ruby purple colour in the glass. Elegant and complex …
Bannock Brae ‘Crawford’s Block’ Pinot Noir 2020 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from the Awatere Valley in Marlborough – reviewed for International Sauvignon Blanc Day 2026. A very pale lemon yellow colour in the glass. Brisk, bright and intense …
Tupari Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More
The fact that the fruit is sourced from three sites in the famed Gimblett Gravels – 70% Gimblett Estate / 19% Tin Shed / 11% Gimblett Stones gives a hint …
Trinity Hill Homage 2018 Read More
A Chardonnay from Hawke’s Bay that has a great many awards under its belt from over the years. This vintage won the Trophy at IWSC 2019 – so was effectively …
Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2018 Read More
Hawke’s Bay Syrah – the fruit de-stemmed and fermented in tanks to 14% alc. Then aged in mainly new French oak barriques for 17 months. Sealed under cork (cork in …
Brookfields ‘Hillside’ Syrah 2018 Read More
I confess that trying this wine this was a bit of a trip down Memory Lane for me. Back in November 2019, I started up the WineFolio website, and one …
Soljans Kumeu Pinot Gris 2018 Read More
It is my understanding that this was another example of the forward thinking of the legendary icon of the NZ Wine industry Sir George Fistonich. Under the “Library Release” programme …
Villa Maria ‘Library Release’ Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Read More