A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Principally sourced from a block in the Brancott Valley, Marlborough. Light ruby colour, with a delicate appearance, but intensely perfumed with a nose laced with root beer, red cherry, chamomile, …
Greywacke Pinot Noir 2018 Read More
Sealed in red wax and with quality cork – a mid-density purple with vivid magenta at the edges. Intensely fragrant – boysenberry, cassis, redcurrant, plum, graphite and rosehip alongside a …
Helio Syrah 2020 Read More
A pair of 2018 vintage Pinot Noirs from Rapaura Springs offer the opportunity to compare two wines from distinct sub-regions of Marlborough. Site is proving to be a key element …
Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe’ 2018 Pinot Noir releases Read More
From the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay comes this delicious blend of traditional Rhone Valley white varietals. A striking pale green-gold in the glass with sumptuous aromas of fresh hay, …
Trinity Hill Marsanne/Viognier 2018 Read More
A Hawke’s bay wine – a pretty shade of salmon pink in the glass. Aromatic, with watermelon, raspberry, white peach, red liquorice and spring flowers on the nose. Fresh, vibrant …
Falconhead Rosé 2019 Read More
From the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay, with over a decade ageing in the bottle (featuring the old ‘moustache’ logo!). Brooding, inky dark carmine red in the glass. Boldly perfumed …
Mills Reef ‘Elspeth’ Merlot 2009 Read More
Unusual to find the famous Italian variety of Sangiovese in a Hawke’s Bay wine – it’s pinnacle being Brunello di Montalcino or in a Chianti (IMHO). Inkily ruby with deep …
Osawa Wines Flying Sheep Sangiovese 2015 Read More
A Pinot Noir from the Southern Valleys sub-region of Marlborough. Dark carmine-burgundy in the glass; with dark cherry, cranberry, almond, cloves and a top note of flowering wisteria. A deep …
St Clair Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, pale gold in the glass; with a vibrant nose of grapefruit, golden peach, cashew nut, caramel and orange blossom. The palate is ripe, voluminous and concentrated. …
Sileni Lodge Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2018 Read More
From Waiheke and Ponui islands in the Hauraki Gulf. Shining pale straw with light greening at the edges in the glass. A youthfully vibrant perfume of red apple, almond, lemon …
Man O’ War Pinot Gris 2021 Read More