Reviews

This is an Italian variety more at home in Tuscany than Hawke’s Bay although it seems very happy here. As a late ripening variety it did well in 2016 which …

De la Terre Montepulciano 2016 Read More

A Bordeaux-style red blend from the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. A blend of 61% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small addition of 2% Cabernet Franc. It …

Te Awa Boundary 2003 Read More

A wine from vineyards in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough. One of those classic Marlborough expressions. I can’t imagine it happening, but if you did have someone over who had …

Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2026 Read More

From the well known Central Otago vineyard on Felton Road with 100% organic and biodynamic farmed fruit. Block 1 is a north-facing slope in The Elms vineyard and has a …

Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2013 Read More

From the Gimblett Gravels in the Hawke’s Bay this is a blend of 54% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot – which was …

Craggy Range Te Kahu 2019 Read More

A wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, in one of the absolute legendary vintages for reds in the North Island. A slightly opaque dark crimson colour in …

Villa Maria Reserve Merlot 2013 Read More

A wine from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. A bright golden-copper colour in the glass. Plush aromas of pear, ginger, nectarine, sliced apple, white pepper and vanilla, topped with a …

Allan Scott Pinot Gris 2026 Read More

The fruit (clone 15) was sourced from the Kokako and, now sadly defunct, Lyons vineyards and sealed under screwcap.  2016 as a vintage saw a cooler start but ended up …

Vidal Legacy Chardonnay 2016 Read More