A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From Waiheke island, and the excellent 2021 vintage. Pale, translucent lemon yellow in the glass, crisp and fresh aromas of blackcurrant, capsicum, lemon rind, cut grass and greengage. Dry, with …
Man O’ War Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Read More
Principally sourced from a block in the Brancott Valley, Marlborough. Light ruby colour, with a delicate appearance, but intensely perfumed with a nose laced with root beer, red cherry, chamomile, …
Greywacke Pinot Noir 2018 Read More
Sealed in red wax and with quality cork – a mid-density purple with vivid magenta at the edges. Intensely fragrant – boysenberry, cassis, redcurrant, plum, graphite and rosehip alongside a …
Helio Syrah 2020 Read More
A pair of 2018 vintage Pinot Noirs from Rapaura Springs offer the opportunity to compare two wines from distinct sub-regions of Marlborough. Site is proving to be a key element …
Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe’ 2018 Pinot Noir releases Read More
From the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay comes this delicious blend of traditional Rhone Valley white varietals. A striking pale green-gold in the glass with sumptuous aromas of fresh hay, …
Trinity Hill Marsanne/Viognier 2018 Read More
A Hawke’s bay wine – a pretty shade of salmon pink in the glass. Aromatic, with watermelon, raspberry, white peach, red liquorice and spring flowers on the nose. Fresh, vibrant …
Falconhead Rosé 2019 Read More
From the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay, with over a decade ageing in the bottle (featuring the old ‘moustache’ logo!). Brooding, inky dark carmine red in the glass. Boldly perfumed …
Mills Reef ‘Elspeth’ Merlot 2009 Read More
Unusual to find the famous Italian variety of Sangiovese in a Hawke’s Bay wine – it’s pinnacle being Brunello di Montalcino or in a Chianti (IMHO). Inkily ruby with deep …
Osawa Wines Flying Sheep Sangiovese 2015 Read More
A Pinot Noir from the Southern Valleys sub-region of Marlborough. Dark carmine-burgundy in the glass; with dark cherry, cranberry, almond, cloves and a top note of flowering wisteria. A deep …
St Clair Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, pale gold in the glass; with a vibrant nose of grapefruit, golden peach, cashew nut, caramel and orange blossom. The palate is ripe, voluminous and concentrated. …
Sileni Lodge Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2018 Read More