A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Methode Traditionelle wine from Marlborough – part of the ‘Methode Marlborough’ group. Pale golden salmon colour in the glass. Delicately aromatic, with raspberry, white pepper, tangerine, rosehip, cherry, peach, …
Nautilus Vintage Rosé 2018 Read More
From organically-certified blocks of Pinot Noir in the Fairhall vineyard in the Wairau Valley, this Marlborough rose has an appealing shade of pink in the glass – like an old …
Stoneleigh Organic Rose 2021 Read More
A Central Otago wine, the latest in Rockburn’s popular range. A blushing pale pink, with watermelon, strawberry, white peach, raspberry, orange zest and toffee apple aromas. Bright and fresh, with …
Rockburn ‘Stolen Kiss’ Rosé 2021 Read More
From the Wairarapa, with a brilliant deep ruby colour in the glass. Aromatic, with a blossoming nose filled with cherry, plum and cranberry, then vanilla, charred chestnut, rosehip and lilac …
Alexia ‘Fleeting Glimpse’ Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
The 10th anniversary edition of this wine, from the company vineyards in Hawke’s Bay. Deep ruby colour in the glass, with a youthful, vivid nose showing damson, redcurrant, pepper, cassis, …
Elephant Hill Reserve Syrah 2018 Read More
Brightly aromatic with cherry, strawberry, macadamia nut, plum and sweet popcorn on the nose. Well structured, with integrated acidity and good power through the mid-palate. Red berries and stonefruit flavours …
Three Miners ‘Rocker Box’ Rose 2021 Read More
From the excellent but low-yielding ’21 vintage, this Marlborough wine is a dazzling pale lemon yellow in the glass. Brimming with green and herbal aromas, fresh and vibrant. Pea pod, …
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Read More
Showing a deep shade of salmon pink, a little darker red at the edges in the glass. This is no shrinking violet – a rich nose shows plum, toffee apple, …
Leveret Estate Rosé 2019 Read More
From the Elms vineyard (Block 2) and the Calvert in Bannockburn. A lemon-green/straw colour in the glass, with a wonderfully aromatic nose. Showing golden peach, apricot, lime marmalade, quince, almond, …
Felton Road Riesling 2007 Read More
Voluptuous, bold perfumes of yellow fleshed peach, mandarin peel, red apple, roasted chestnut, melon and spring blossom. A slatey note of salinity and minerality underlies this ripe, tropical fruit basket. …
Church Road ‘1’ Terraces Chardonnay 2019 Read More