Reviews

From grapes grown at the Elms Vineyard in Bannockburn, Central Otago. A vibrant pale green-lemon in the glass, and with lively aromatics of lime zest, freshly grated ginger, candied peel, …

Felton Road Bannockburn Riesling 2020 Read More

From their Manata Vineyard in Lowburn. A mid-ruby colour, tinged with burgundy, and positively abundant with crunchy cherry, clove, damson, black pepper, raspberry and thyme aromas. Bloody and with a …

Pyramid Valley Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 Read More

From a couple of sites in Hawke’s Bay comes this pale gold coloured Chardonnay, bursting with perfumes of flinty mineral, apricot, brioche, lemon peel and caramel. Dry, with a dashing …

Te Awanga Quarter Acre Chardonnay 2018 Read More

Pale gold in the glass. On the nose is granny smith, apricot, lime and orange peel, with a chalky minerality and a sweet almond note. Take a sip though, and …

Astrolabe ‘Grovetown Spatlese’ Riesling 2020 Read More

A new wine in the Icon series from Askerne – this one commemorates Dr John Loughlin – and the wines he crafted when owning Waimarama Estate Winery. An opaque, dark …

Askerne ‘Dr John’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot 2020 Read More

From Estate vineyards on Waiheke Island – a red blend with Merlot leading the way, with Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in support. An inkily dark garnet red in …

Tantalus Estate Reserve ‘Evoque’ 2016 Read More

From the Wrekin vineyard slopes, hand-picked and a portion barrel-fermented. A delicately pale green-gold colour in the glass, and with an aromatic nose that is filled with granny smith apple, …

Astrolabe Wrekin Chenin Blanc 2020 Read More

From the Nelson region, and a small family-run coastal vineyard overlooking the Tasman Sea. Brilliant pale golden yellow in the glass, with a ripe, spiced perfume of white peach, apple, …

Kina Beach Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2015 Read More