Reviews

A Pinot Noir from Wanaka – some of the oldest vines in Central Otago. An opaque burgundy in the glass. Perfumed with plum, woody herbs, red cherry, lilac florals and …

Rippon Tinker’s Field Pinot Noir 2017 Read More

A red blend from Hawke’s bay – 70% Carménère, 12% Syrah, 10% Malbec and 8% Mourvèdre, with every batch fermented as individual varieties followed by extended post-maceration on skins. A …

Askerne CSM 2022 Read More

A well-regarded example of an off-dry Riesling – winning the Trophy for Champion Riesling at The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa, and a Gold Medal at NZIWS 2023. Very pale …

Maude East Block Riesling 2023 Read More

An opportunity to re-visit a wine that was my ‘Red Wine of the Year’ for the 2019 vintage. It is the top wine from Destiny Bay – a Waiheke Island …

Destiny Bay ‘Magna Praemia’ 2020 Read More

A wine from our “Lost Labels” evening this week – the vineyard  in Karaka, South Auckland is now a modern housing subdivision. Made from Bordeaux varietals – Merlot, Cabernet Franc …

St Nesbit 2010 Read More

A label I believe is no longer operating. This is a Pinotage from West Auckland – a rare varietal to come across in this country – and from a decent …

St. Jerome Kara Creek Pinotage 2009 Read More

A Pinot Noir from Alexandra in Central Otago, made by Matt Connell. A dense ruby-burgundy colour in the glass. The scent shows not just good Pinot typicity, but also a …

Reefman Pinot Noir 2023 Read More

An organic Pinot Noir from this boutique producer in Alexandra, Central Otago. A deep garnet colour in the glass, with a perfume that could only be Pinot. Layers of red …

Judge Rock ‘Your Honour’ Pinot Noir 2019 Read More

A Pinot Noir from the Te Muna sub-region of Wairarapa, on the outskirts of the Martinborough township. A dark ruby colour in the glass, with a very appealing perfume – …

Butterworth Te Muna Pinot Noir 2020 Read More