A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A top-level Sauvignon Blanc from this producer, only made in the best years – sourced “from select rows in the lower Wairau Valley in Marlborough”. When I read that it …
Lake Chalice Plume Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
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