A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From a couple of blocks in the Seaview Vineyard in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. A dark ruby-burgundy in the glass. Good varietally-specific aromas of black cherry, bramble and raspberry overlaid with …
Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 Read More
A grape varietal that has a home in Spain, and in particular in the great wines of Rioja. Although it is a rare find in New Zealand, the bottles that …
Trinity Hill Tempranillo 2022 Read More
A Spanish blend of Mencia (55%), Brancellao (35%) and Espadeiro (10%) varietals from Rías Baixas in Galicia – a region better known for its whites. A bright garnet colour in …
Destinos Cruzados ‘As Regadas’ Mencía-Brancellao-Espadeiro 2016 Read More
A wine from Martinborough – only in tiny quantities, made in the best years. An opaque ruby-garnet mid-depth red in the glass. An effusive volume to the bouquet that is …
Ma Maison Reserve ‘Cuvee Tristan’ Pinot Noir 2010 Read More
A wine with fruit sourced from Hawke’s Bay, and the sensational 2020 vintage, from this Wairarapa producer. A bright pale green-straw colour in the glass with a lively, youthful perfume …
Matahiwi Estate ‘Holly’ Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Central Otago. A vibrant burgundy colour in the glass. Pinot should be a ‘mid-weight, aromatic red’ and this does that job very well, with a varietally …
Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir 2021 Read More
From one of the oldest vineyards in Tasmania, overlooking historic Marion Bay. A deep ruby-burgundy colour in the glass. Bold and smoky aromas of blackberry, cherry and elderberry, with black …
Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2012 Read More
Fruit for the 2020 release of Yattarna – one of Australia’s great wines – comes from Tasmania and the Adelaide Hills. The style of Bin 144 has been edging ever …
Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine, from the Woodstock Vineyard in Ohiti. Last year’s vintage of this wine – the 2022 was reviewed here > www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=7459. A pale straw colour with tinges …
Trinity Hill Pinot Gris 2023 Read More
Made from Pinot Noir – clone 777 – in Moutere, Nelson. A pale watermelon pink in the glass. Aromas of pomegranate, raspberry, redcurrant, peach and peppery spice on the nose. …
Neudorf ‘Tiritiri’ Rosé 2023 Read More