A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From New Zealand’s most northerly winery – Karikari Estate Winery is situated on the beautiful Karikari Peninsula in Northland. Pinotage isn’t grown much in NZ, but finds a natural home …
Karikari Estate Pinotage 2019 Read More
The 2004 vintage was characterised by early, and excellent, flowering and fruitset which was followed by cool conditions with an extended ripening season. A blend of approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, …
Te Motu 2004 Read More
A wine from the stony, sandy soils of the Askerne vineyard terrace. The final blend saw 20% new oak and 20% second fill. A deep garnet red colour in the …
Askerne Merlot 2022 Read More
A white wine created from the Limestone Hills vineyard in the Waipara Gorge of North Canterbury. I read online that the method involves “Whole bunch fermentation, partially in stainless steel, …
Hermit Ram Salty White 2023 Read More
On the heels of 2013, the 2014 vintage was warm, dry and widely regarded as excellent. 18 months in oak – 35% new. Under cork – in pristine condition. A …
Craggy Range Le Sol 2014 Read More
Another wine from the set that was opened recently for our “100 point Tasting” – this having received the maximum from Bob Campbell MW. From Block 5 of The Elms …
Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2017 Read More
From a special site in Clevedon, Auckland – a blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Carmenère, 13% Cabernet Franc, 12% Malbec, from vines aged between 11 to 15 years of age. …
Puriri Hills ‘Harmonie de Soir’ 2012 Read More
The 2022 vintage is the first release of EOS Pinot Noir, from the Waitaki Valley in Otago. They will be pleased with the result – the wine winning a Platinum …
Clos Ostler EOS Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
A white wine from Kumeu in West Auckland. It received a 100/100 perfect score from JamesSuckling.com for this vintage, and was also awarded ‘White Wine of the Year’ by that …
Kumeu River Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 Read More
This is an Italian variety more at home in Tuscany than Hawke’s Bay although it seems very happy here. As a late ripening variety it did well in 2016 which …
De la Terre Montepulciano 2016 Read More