Ruru Rosé 2023
A wine from the Immigrant’s Vineyard in Alexandra in Central Otago, put together by winemaker Antony Worch from Alexandra Vintners. A rich, salmon pink colour in the glass with equally …
Ruru Rosé 2023 Read MoreA collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A wine from the Immigrant’s Vineyard in Alexandra in Central Otago, put together by winemaker Antony Worch from Alexandra Vintners. A rich, salmon pink colour in the glass with equally …
Ruru Rosé 2023 Read MoreFrom the iconic Seddon and Taylors Pass vineyards – in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, this was a Gold Medal winner at NZIWS this year. A mix of opulence and zestiness on …
Villa Maria Marlborough Reserve Pinot Gris 2021 Read MoreThe Waiheke label’s flagship red wine – made this year from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. A classic Bordeaux nose of blackcurrant, red plum, cacao, pencil shaving and cherry …
Mudbrick Vineyard ‘Velvet’ 2022 Read MoreStill a relatively rare varietal in New Zealand, this Marlborough wine comes from a vineyard that was used as a camp for the Airforce in the Second World War. Translucent …
St Clair Pioneer Block 28 Camp Block Pinot Blanc 2020 Read MoreA ‘lightning-strikes-twice’ wine – winning the Sauvignon Blanc trophy at NZIWS for the second year running in 2023. From the Awatere Valley, and showcasing those green herbal notes that are …
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read MoreKeller Riesling ‘von der fels’ 2020 wine review
Keller Riesling ‘von der fels’ 2020 Read MoreA single vineyard wine from Martinborough, from an organically-farmed vineyard, and a rarity, with only 483 bottles made. A straw-green colour in the glass. The perfume is as savoury as …
Groves Chardonnay 2022 Read MoreMade from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, grown on the Estate vineyard in Central Otago – winner of a Gold Medal at the recent NZIWS competition. Quite a pale coppery pink …
Wooing Tree Rosé 2023 Read MoreWith thoughts starting to turn towards Summer and what you’ll be getting in for the Christmas holidays – a timely drop of wines arrived from my friends at Laithwaites this …
Laithwaites Spring box of goodies Read MoreAn Aussie Chardonnay from one of the big names in the Clare Valley, South Australia. A pale green colour in the glass. The complex perfume shows toasty oaky, butterscotch, apple …
Taylors St Andrews Chardonnay 2022 Read More