Reviews

A red wine, made from two-thirds Merlot and one third Malbec, from the Estate Vineyard on Waiheke Island, and a great vintage. A dense purple colour in the glass. Intense …

Cable Bay ‘Five Hills’ Merlot/Malbec 2020 Read More

From their estate vineyards on the north-facing slopes of the Havelock Hills in Hawke’s Bay. A pale straw colour in the glass. Classic ‘Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay’ aromas rise with a …

Black Barn Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024 Read More

A wine from North Canterbury – the vineyard rests under its namesake, Mt. Beautiful. A deep garnet colour in the glass. The bouquet has plenty of subtle floral lift to …

Mt Beautiful Estate Pinot Noir 2020 Read More

A wine from Martinborough, in the Wairarapa wine region. A pale silvery-green colour in the glass. The perfume is instantly varietal, with pear, ginger, peach, nutmeg, nougat, incense, nutmeg and …

Palliser Estate Pinot Gris 2024 Read More

One of a range of Chardonnays made from their beautiful vineyards on the Purerua Peninsula in the Bay of Islands, in a very good, if low quantity, vintage. A translucent …

The Landing ‘Boathouse’ Chardonnay 2024 Read More

From the excellent 2021 vintage, this wine comes from the Waiheke Island with a great reputation for this varietal. A very bright magenta-purple in the glass. The bouquet is inviting, …

Passage Rock Reserve Syrah 2021 Read More

Nebbiolo is rare in New Zealand – this one is from a single vineyard in Marlborough. A dense ruby purple colour in the glass. A pop of pippy, sappy fruit …

Rock Ferry ‘The Corners Vineyard’ Nebbiolo 2019 Read More

An unusual varietal to be found growing in New Zealand – this one comes from the top terrace of the Askerne vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. A pale, translucent ruby colour …

Askerne Barbera 2024 Read More