A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From a cooler vintage in Bannockburn. Hand-picked fruit was whole bunch pressed. The natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts was stopped by chilling to balance the high natural acidity with residual …
Felton Road ‘Block 1′ Riesling 2020 Read More
A Pinot Noir from the Waitaki Valley, which has a cool climate with limestone-sloped hillsides. A recent vintage was the winner of the ‘Best New Zealand Red Wine’ Trophy at …
Clos Ostler Caroline’s Pinot Noir 2016 Read More
From a “classic Waiheke Island vintage” typified by a warm, dry growing season with good ripening conditions that produced concentrated, structured reds. Reflecting this “The Point” in this vintage is …
Te Whau Vineyard The Point 2014 Read More
Mills Reef was founded in 1989 and became known for their reds from the Gimblett Gravels region as well as building a strong reputation for their Chardonnay – especially the …
Mills Reef Elspeth Chardonnay 2016 Read More
From the Onetangi Valley, on Waiheke Island this is a blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Components were fermented separately in a …
Obsidian Vitreous 2019 Read More
The wine is named after the Cornish Point Vineyard, a 7.6-hectare piece of land located on a narrow peninsula in Bannockburn, surrounded by Lake Dunstan. Because it sits at a …
Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2016 Read More
This wine from what is widely regarded as a potentially exceptional vintage won a Best in Show Award at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards, from 18,244 wines entered. Sealed …
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 Read More
One of New Zealand’s great Chardonnays, from a single vineyard site in Hawke’s Bay. This is the last vintage under the old label – changing to the more distinctive Single …
Villa Maria Keltern Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 Read More
From hand-picked fruit that was whole bunch pressed from the winery site in Te Awanga in Hawke’s Bay. Natural fermentation and only went through partial malolactic prior to being aged …
Elephant Hill ‘Sea’ Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A wine from Central Otago – under the label that if you asked someone would be best known for an excellent, and lavish/sizeable, hospitality destination on the outskirts of Arrowtown. …
Ayrburn Pinot Noir 2025 Read More