A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
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
A Bordeaux-style red blend from the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. A blend of 61% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small addition of 2% Cabernet Franc. It …
Te Awa Boundary 2003 Read More
A wine from vineyards in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough. One of those classic Marlborough expressions. I can’t imagine it happening, but if you did have someone over who had …
Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2026 Read More
From the well known Central Otago vineyard on Felton Road with 100% organic and biodynamic farmed fruit. Block 1 is a north-facing slope in The Elms vineyard and has a …
Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2013 Read More