A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From Nelson – mostly Mendoza clones in the Moutere Hills. A lovely bright wine, green-gold in the glass. Lifted aromas of peach, pineapple, pear and spring florals. Medium bodied but …
Kahurangi Estate Mt Arthur Reserve Chardonnay Nelson 2019 Read More
Made from Bendigo Pinot Noir fruit, grown on the estate specifically for this wine. A deep and vibrant cerise pink in the glass, presenting cherry, strawberry and rose petal floral …
Mondillo Rosé 2020 Read More
Starting out with a flinty, struck-match minerality and then bursting out hints of lemon zest and fuzzy peach on the nose. Dry, medium bodied palate with more of the saline, …
Zephyr Marlborough Chardonnay 2019 Read More
My first tasting of the new vintage of the wine that won the Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc at the NZ Wine Awards last year – beating all Marlborough versions. …
Seifried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Read More
Last week we revealed our ‘Top 10 Tasting’ results for New Zealand Chardonnay – a great result for Hawke’s Bay in general, and the kudos for being the number one …
Winning the Top 10 Tasting – Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2018 Read More
A single vineyard Marlborough wine from the Meadowbank Estate in the Taylor Pass region – hand harvested Mendoza clone, whole bunch pressed with a wild fermentation in French oak. A …
Jules Taylor OTQ Chardonnay 2017 Read More
Soon to be celebrating 40 years of making Méthode Traditionelle wines in Marlborough; No.1 Family Estate are the only winery in the country specialising in this particular style of wine. …
No.1 Family Estate ‘Méthode Traditionelle’ NV wines Read More
Deep lemon-green colour with a hint of flinty smokiness and lime zest, roast chestnut and brioche on the nose. Medium-bodied and still with a juicy backbone of acidity. At the …
Gibbston Valley China Terrace Chardonnay 2013 Read More
I love it when I get to taste a wine where you get a feeling that something’s just a little off the regular beat. Hawke’s Bay Sav is a different …
Trinity Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Read More
Tony Bish has a singular vision – Hawke’s Bay chardonnay. Pushing the boundaries with innovation, and investments in egg-shaped fermenters – including the first Taransaud French oak ‘Ovum’ to make …
Tony Bish ‘Fat & Sassy’ Chardonnay 2019 Read More