A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The Clayvin Vineyard in Marlborough’s Brancott Valley was established in 1991. It takes its unique name from the clay-based soils that lies beneath the vineyard. The complex clay profile varies …
Fromm Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003 Read More
A wine from the Nelson region – coming from the Seifried ‘Edens Road vineyard’. The producer adds that “2024 was the perfect season we enjoyed with low rainfall – in …
Seifried Riesling 2024 Read More
A re-visit to a wine I first reviewed on here back in 2021. It’s a Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay – made in their ‘Ovum’ egg-shaped, 2000 litre vessel of Taransaud french …
Tony Bish Zen Chardonnay 2018 Read More
In the late 1990s, winemakers Claire Mulholland and Grant Taylor made wine together at Gibbston Valley Wines in Central Otago. Claire moved on to replace Larry McKenna as the winemaker …
Valli ‘Burn Cottage Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2014 Read More
From a riesling-only producer that made a range of wines from Central Otago, with vintages from 2009 to 2014. They made 884 bottles made of this expression. A brilliant straw-gold …
Auburn Northburn Riesling 2013 Read More
With fruit from the Gimblett Gravels that was hand harvested in early April at 21 brix (due to a pending weather event) saw relatively low potential alcohol levels. 1000 bottles …
Sam Harrop Omahu Syrah 2017 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough – this label makes a couple of expressions using fruit from the Holdaway Vineyard in the coastal sub-region of Dillons Point. A very pale, steel …
Blank Canvas ‘Abstract’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More
From the Alexandra-based company that recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary, this is their top single-vineyard, barrel selected Pinot Noir. Winner of a coveted Double Gold and the New Zealand International …
Shaky Bridge ‘Artisan Reserve’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
A Pinot Noir from clay-rich vineyards in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys sub-region. Under screwcap. A medium ruby colour, with some lightening on the rim. Medium intensity plush red cherry on the nose …
Jackson Estate ‘Vintage Widow’ Pinot Noir 2014 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Central Otago – a result of masterful blending of various sites (you can read about this here > www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=14729). A dense burgundy red colour in the …
Bannock Brae ‘Goldfields’ Pinot Noir 2024 Read More