A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From the Clearview Estate at Te Awanga in Hawke’s Bay. A dark purple-mauve in the glass, with a definitive aroma of Syrah. Fragrant with bramble, damson, fig, star anise, black …
Clearview Estate Reserve Syrah 2019 Read More
In Marlborough, Clos Henri are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first harvest. As the physical property has evolved, so too now does the company’s identity – with a revised …
New releases from Clos Henri Read More
From Bendigo in Central Otago. A bright, very pale green-gold in the glass. Perfumed with a mixture of familiar Sauvignon scents – blackcurrant, passionfruit and lime, but adding in tropical …
Misha’s Vineyard ‘The Starlet’ Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Read More
Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato Rosé 2021 At just 7% alc/vol this light spritzy is a lovely summer sparkler. Delicately aromatic, with strawberry, rosehip, watermelon and redcurrant flavours, that float from …
A pair of rosé sparkling wines from Brown Brothers Read More
From the estate on Waiheke Island’s Onetangi Valley, comes this right-bank Bordeaux-inspired blend. Perfumed with plum, roasted fennel, boysenberry, raspberry, rosemary and fresh dates. Medium-bodied, the palate accentuates the blend, …
Tantalus Estate Merlot-Cabernet Franc 2019 Read More
A rare treat to find a single varietal Semillon – one of only a few produced in NZ. A very pale straw colour in the glass, you are presented with …
Clearview Estate Reserve Semillon 2020 Read More
A very limited quantity wine, from a one hectare block of Chardonnay at the upper end of Escaroth Vineyard’s north-facing slopes in Marlborough’s Taylor Pass. Strikes a balance between ripe …
Blank Canvas Escaroth Chardonnay 2021 Read More
Here’s wine I first tasted at the excellent ‘Ruled by Flavour’ Expo of South Australian artisan producers – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=6973. Colleague Gabor Sareczky wrote – “Fiano is hot right now in …
Unico Zelo River Sand 2022 Read More
Two wines from a new label, taking fruit from the well-regarded Wrekin Vineyard in Marlborough. See the article here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=7952 for details on the who, why and when… Sorrell …
Sorrell – Wrekin Vineyard Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Read More
From their vineyard in Gibbston Valley, Central Otago – a great chance to look at how one of the wines from this producer is looking after a dozen years slumbering …
Valli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 Read More