A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A classic combination of two Bordeaux varieties, and in many ways, a typical Hawke’s Bay red with the merlot a touch dominant over the inky Malbec spine. Gimblett Gravels fruit …
Mills Reef Reserve Merlot Malbec 2018 Read More
Bright lemon-yellow, greening at the edges. Crisp and fresh citrus is joined with aromas of pear and peach with a smokey flintiness. Concentrated fruit on the palate – nectarine and …
Te Awa Single Estate Chardonnay 2018 Read More
From organic vineyards in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys – rare to see a wine labelled so overtly ‘organic’ in big lettering across the label. Fair play to Giesen for a push …
Giesen Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 Read More
Returning to the subject of Hayden Penny’s ‘Organised Chaos’ wines – this Chardonnay from Hawke’s bay fruit is a brilliant lemon-green colour in the glass. The nose sparkles with a …
Organised Chaos Chardonnay 2019 Read More
Bright lemon-green in the glass, with lively aromas of pear, jasmine and cloves. Vibrant, concentrated fruit flavours – first fresh lychee and white peach, then baked apple crumble and ginger. Intense …
Quartz Reef Pinot Gris 2019 Read More
A bright pale green-yellow in the glass. Hugely aromatic – lots of kerosene, lime zest and white flowers on the nose. Juicy fruits in a vibrant palette – red apple, grapefruit …
Charles Wiffen Riesling 2013 Read More
This is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but not as we know it. WineFolio had a fascinating opportunity this week to take a look at our most important style of wine – but …
Our wines, their tastes. From NZ to USA, with Goldschmidt Vineyards Read More
A new Chenin from Esk Valley – it’s been seven years since the last one in 2013! From a new site – the Two Terraces vineyard we’ve featured elsewhere on …
Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019 Read More
From perhaps the best known vineyard in the region, now owned by Giesen, comes this single vineyard expression Pinot Noir. A deep coloured cardinal with a little brick red to …
Giesen Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 Read More
This well regarded chardonnay from Hawke’s Bay has won a great many awards over the years, and had a hand in pioneering the ‘modern’ reductive chardonnay style with the distinctive …
Church Road ‘Grand Reserve’ Chardonnay 2018 Read More