A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From vineyards in Kumeu, West Auckland, and the excellent 2019 vintage. Intensely aromatic, with orange peel, white peach, ginger, greengage and honeysuckle on the nose. A bright acidity with just …
Kumeu River Estate Pinot Gris 2019 Read More
With Villa Maria Single Vineyard series now being released together on the 1st November annually, this is a good opportunity to look at one of my favourites – an Auckland …
Villa Maria Ihumatao Chardonnay 2020 Read More
The latest from a range of single vineyard wines from Trinity Hill, Hawke’s Bay. A lively nose – aromas of ripe pear, grapefruit, roast chestnut, sweet lemon and orange blossom. …
Trinity Hill 125 Gimblett Chardonnay 2020 Read More
Pinot Noir from a small family winery in Wairarapa. A bright burgundy colour in the glass, with youthful, inviting aromas of ripe cherry, elderberry, sarsparilla, mint, boysenberry and toasted almond. …
Le Gra Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
A Merlot-dominated blend, shared with Malbec and Syrah this year, from Hawke’s Bay. A dark-set garnet in the glass, with juicy aromatics of of cassis, damson, mulberry and provencal herb …
Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge 2019 Read More
From North Canterbury, a sibling label to Pegasus Bay. A gorgeous pale watermelon flesh pink in the glass. Bright and open on the nose, brimming with strawberry, cherry, guava and …
Main Divide Rosé 2021 Read More
From the excellent 2019 vintage. Filled with aromas of nectarine, lemon, roast cashew, satsuma, nutmeg and yellow apple. Bone dry and fruit forward, with plenty of acidity to drive through …
Elephant Hill Chardonnay 2019 Read More
From estate vineyards in the Wairau Valley, Marlborough. A pale medium-pink colour in the glass showing fresh aromas of raspberry, watermelon, plum, red liquorice and rose petal. Vivacious and ripe, …
Brancott Estate Reserve Rosé 2020 Read More
A single vineyard wine, from Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. Aromatic, clean and bright with lime zest, green melon, satsuma, lychee and citrus blossom on the nose. Light bodied, with 10.5% alcohol, …
Giesen Gemstone Riesling 2018 Read More
A fine late spring weekend was a good excuse to look at the latest offerings from Spy Valley – a family-run winery that I enjoyed visiting back at the end …
Spy Valley – wines worth discovering Read More