A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A rosé from Marlborough, made from Pinot Noir and Malbec varietals. A pale copper-coral pink colour. Perfumed with strawberry, nectarine, red liquorice, cinnamon and jasmine florals. Dry and elegant in …
Saint Clair Origin Rosé 2023 Read More
A Chardonnay from the team at Unkel in Nelson – sealed under cork. A pale golden green colour. Crisply perfumed with quince, apricot marmalade, lemon candy, tarragon, hay, and breadcrumb. …
Luta ‘Zephyr’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More
From their Lowburn vineyard in Central Otago. A dense burgundy colour with a little bronze to the edges. An abundance of scents of raspberry, cassis, thyme, strawberry, pepper, sweet cherry …
Pyramid Valley ‘Manata’ Pinot Noir 2021 Read More
A white wine made from Pinot Noir – it is the only varietal that Akitu grow. A pale straw-copper colour in the glass, just a hint of coral pink. The …
Akitu Pinot Noir Blanc 2023 Read More
Tasted with winemaker Ray Nadeson in Auckland recently. The fruit comes from Rebenberg Vineyard on Mount Duneed, Geelong – this is their top-tier white wine. A medium golden green in …
Lethbridge ‘Allegra’ Chardonnay 2011 Read More
After tasting the new ‘Paranormal’ wine from The Supernatural a couple of days ago, it is deja vu to be now looking at another quite off-the-wall red, this one from …
Vandal Goat’s Blood Combat Rouge 2023 Read More
A quite specific style of wine – I suspect this will be an ‘either love it or hate it’ bottle. Not something you’d find in your Grandad’s cellar – is …
The Supernatural – ‘The Paranormal’ Syrah/Malbec 2022 Read More
A white wine made from Pinot Gris and Viognier grapes – these blends are all too rare in New Zealand – Elephant Hill describing it as ‘our signature aromatic white …
Elephant Hill Le Phant Blanc 2021 Read More
A Cabernet Franc from Hawke’s Bay – from a new range of wines, all with names and faces on the labels that are dedicated to family members – this one …
Jenny Dobson ‘Francie’ 2021 Read More
At a recent Chardonnay Expo of 2019 wines, this was one of the star bottles – I’ve tasted (and reviewed) this wine before but it had probably flown under my …
Black Barn Vineyards ‘Block 191’ Chardonnay 2019 Read More