A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From hillside vineyards across the Estate, comes this well-regarded Bordeaux-style blend of (this year) two-thirds Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon in supporting roles. Inkily ruby-black …
Man O’ War ‘Ironclad’ 2018 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine, from the coastal vineyards at Te Awanga. Palest lemon-green in the glass, with a burst of fresh citrus on the nose – lemon, grapefruit pith, white …
Elephant Hill ‘Sea’ Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Read More
Riesling from the home block vineyard at Bay View in Hawke’s Bay. Very pale straw yellow in the glass with a pure, youthful nose filled with citrus aromas of orange …
Crab Farm Riesling 2020 Read More
An unusual variety to be found growing in New Zealand – the backbone of the great Italian Barolo and Barbarescos but, of course, Hans Herzog has some! From their organic, …
Hans Herzog Nebbiolo 2013 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Te Muna Road in Martinborough – Pinot country! A deep crimson in the glass, with cranberry, bramble, cloves, pepper and a violet, rose petal floral lift …
Big Sky Pinot Noir 2018 Read More
From vineyards in Kumeu, West Auckland, and the excellent 2019 vintage. Intensely aromatic, with orange peel, white peach, ginger, greengage and honeysuckle on the nose. A bright acidity with just …
Kumeu River Estate Pinot Gris 2019 Read More
With Villa Maria Single Vineyard series now being released together on the 1st November annually, this is a good opportunity to look at one of my favourites – an Auckland …
Villa Maria Ihumatao Chardonnay 2020 Read More
The latest from a range of single vineyard wines from Trinity Hill, Hawke’s Bay. A lively nose – aromas of ripe pear, grapefruit, roast chestnut, sweet lemon and orange blossom. …
Trinity Hill 125 Gimblett Chardonnay 2020 Read More
Pinot Noir from a small family winery in Wairarapa. A bright burgundy colour in the glass, with youthful, inviting aromas of ripe cherry, elderberry, sarsparilla, mint, boysenberry and toasted almond. …
Le Gra Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
A Merlot-dominated blend, shared with Malbec and Syrah this year, from Hawke’s Bay. A dark-set garnet in the glass, with juicy aromatics of of cassis, damson, mulberry and provencal herb …
Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge 2019 Read More