Rex Pickett’s ‘Sideways’ New Zealand wines
A trio of wines from the author, and two-time Oscar winner, of the novel ‘Sideways’ – from which the film with the same name (it has a wine theme) was …
Rex Pickett’s ‘Sideways’ New Zealand wines Read MoreA collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A trio of wines from the author, and two-time Oscar winner, of the novel ‘Sideways’ – from which the film with the same name (it has a wine theme) was …
Rex Pickett’s ‘Sideways’ New Zealand wines Read MoreKeller Weisser Burgunder & Chardonnay 2020
Keller Weisser Burgunder & Chardonnay 2020 Read MoreFrom the limestone-soiled Lethbridge vineyard in the Geelong region of Victoria. A mid-density ruby garnet in the glass. Intensely aromatic, with broodingly dark spice, black cherry, rosehip, raspberry and forest …
Lethbridge Mietta Pinot Noir 2019 Read MoreA re-release of this wine that last made Pioneer Block grade back in 2015. Sourced from a single vineyard in Dillons Point – in Marlborough’s lower Wairau Valley, with fruit …
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 25 ‘Point Five’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read MoreAn Italian varietal that has found a home in the Gimblett Gravels of Hawke’s Bay – winner of the Trophy for Champion International Red Wine Varieties at the NZIWS this …
Beach House Montepulciano 2021 Read MoreA Marlborough expression of this varietal from Northern Spain. A richness and depth on the nose – pineapple, melon and white peach, as well as few flavours familiar to drinkers …
Wairau River Reserve Albarino 2023 Read MoreFrom One Tree Hill in South Australia – a winner of a Double Gold at the 2023 NZIWS competition. An inkily dark crimson/black in the glass. Quite toasty, with vanilla, …
Tenafeate Creek Wines Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2022 Read MoreA wine from Alexandra in Central Otago – a Double Gold at the NZIWS in 2023. A savoury style with mushroom, thyme, pepper and mocha sitting with dark cherry, cranberry …
Three Miners ‘Warden’s Court’ Pinot Noir 2021 Read MoreThe first release of this wine since 2018 – back from the Swamp! And a winner of another Gold Medal at NZIWS this year (it has won over 20 Gold …
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 2 ‘Swamp Block’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More100% Malbec wines from New Zealand can be hard to find – this one is from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay – winner of a Gold Medal at the …
St Clair ‘James Sinclair’ Gimblett Gravels Malbec 2021 Read More