A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A hand-picked single vineyard wine from Bannockburn in Central Otago. Aromas of dark plum, rosehip and cranberry, with a floral lift of violets and lilac. Ripe, fine tannins – showing …
Bald Hills single vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 Read More
From fruit at the Wairarapa home estate vineyard, I first tasted this at the winery last summer. A light golden yellow, some green towards the edges. Ripe and opulent on …
Matahiwi Holly ‘South Series’ Chardonnay 2019 Read More
Classic Bordeaux varietals – the blend is half Merlot, then a quarter Cabernet Sauvignon, the others offering up a share of the rest. The Cabernet shows the way, with bold …
Askerne Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Malbec 2015 Read More
Medium golden yellow in the glass, with aromas of peach, roasted almond, pink apple, caramel and orange blossom. Medium bodied with a bright acidity and a little tart fruit tannin. …
Te Kairanga Chardonnay 2018 Read More
A single vineyard wine from Gibbston Valley, from an excellent vintage for the sub-region. Intensely perfumed with a distinctive rose petal lift alongside ripe cherry, crushed thyme, redcurrant and rosehip …
Gibbston Valley Glenlee Pinot Noir 2016 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine – made in the Taransaud French oak ‘Ovum’ egg-shaped vessel in the Urban Winery in Napier, from Skeetfield vineyard fruit. A pale straw yellow in the …
Tony Bish ‘Zen’ Chardonnay 2018 Read More
From Martinborough fruit, and an instant hit in the WineFolio Top 10 Tasting of New Zealand Pinot Noir in July, coming in as the highest-rated 2020 wine, and an eye-opening …
Helio Pinot Noir 2020 Read More
One of three (currently) dessert wines produced by this excellent Gladstone Estate – this one the least sweet of the trio with 116g/l residual sugar. An effusive nose with lemon …
Johner Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Read More
From The Landing vineyard on the Purerua peninsula in the Bay of Islands, this Pinot Gris is a bright, light lemon-yellow in the glass. Classic varietal aromas of pear, pink …
The Landing ‘Boathouse’ Pinot Gris 2020 Read More
From Marlborough pioneers on Jacksons Road in Blenheim, a golden yellow hue in the glass. Big nose of ripe peach, pear and lemon rind with roast hazelnut and butterscotch. Deeper …
Alan Scott Marlborough Chardonnay 2018 Read More