A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
McPherson Aquarius Sangiovese 2021 Backed by the migrants from Europe, looking for a taste of home, varietals like Sangiovese have found a good following in Victoria. This example comes from …
Six more for winter from Laithwaites.co.nz Read More
The previous 2022 vintage was the first Chardonnay from Rockburn since 2013. The wine comes from their Parkburn and Gibbston vineyards. A pale golden-green colour in the glass. Delicate, slightly …
Rockburn Chardonnay 2023 Read More
The best way to appreciate any wine is around a table with friends and food. At Jervois Supper Club last week chef Kane Wilson was fine-tuning his menu to align …
The latest from Brood Fermentation Read More
A wine from a legendary Hawke’s Bay producer – John Hancock – with assistance from his boys – using fruit from the Bridge Pa sub-region. A very pale straw colour …
Hancock & Sons Chardonnay 2018 Read More
One of a couple of Pinot Noirs from this producer in the Tasman region. Opaque garnet red in the glass. On the perfume there are some funky tones on first …
Luta ‘Rising’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
If you’re in need of a top-up to the wine rack this month – take a look at the last few reviews I’ve done of wines from the world’s biggest …
Stock up for winter with Laithwaites.co.nz Read More
A Central Otago Pinot, tasted with the producer at an event to celebrate winemaker Malcolm Rees-Frances 20th anniversary at the label. A lot of Pinot from the region around this …
Rockburn ‘Eight Barrels’ Pinot Noir 2006 Read More
From a 5 hectare, organic vineyard in Nelson. Sealed under cork (my sample was unlabelled) – a bright golden-green colour in the glass. The bouquet is complex, with a blend …
Luta ‘Cirrus’ Chardonnay 2023 Read More
A single vineyard wine from the 5.6 hectare Fusilier vineyard – rolling northerly-facing terraces at the western end of Felton Rd in Bannockburn. A dark burgundy-purple colour in the glass. …
Two Paddocks ‘The Fusilier’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
This time of year calls for a trip out west to the annual release day of the latest single vineyard (and Estate) Chardonnays from Kumeu River. I’m fortunate that this …
Kumeu River 2024 Chardonnay releases Read More