A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A wine from Central Otago from the 4 hectare vineyard block on Penkridge Farm. A light coral pink colour in the glass, with bright and vibrant aromas of cherry, cranberry, …
Penkridge Farm Pinot Noir Rosé 2024 Read More
The top of the range Bordeaux style blend from Villa Maria, in a spectacular vintage for Hawke’s Bay reds. Grown on the Gimblett Gravels (Ngakirikiri means “the gravels”) with 97% …
Villa Maria Ngakirikiri 2013 Read More
From Bendigo in Central Otago. A pale, coppery golden green in the glass. The bouquet shows aromas of blackcurrant, grapefruit, dried apple, passionfruit, liquorice, boxwood and lemon peel. A dry …
Misha’s Vineyard ‘The Starlet’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
Made by David & Nadia Sadie from a range of vineyards with iron, schist and clay soils in Swartland, South Africa. Pale golden straw colour in the glass. A little …
David & Nadia Chenin Blanc 2021 Read More
A Pinot Blanc from south-facing, red volcanic soil slopes of Monzoccolo in the Terlano DOC, Alto Adige – imported by Sapori d’Italia to New Zealand. A pale straw colour in …
Cantina Terlan ‘Vorberg’ Pinot Bianco 2021 Read More
Labelled as a ‘wine-based beverage with added flavours and colour’. The grapes were grown in the Murray Valley of north west Victoria. A small addition of a naturally-derived flavour was …
Brown Brothers Ginger & Lime Spritz NV Read More
Created from just eight rows of Rhône white grape varieties – Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, in the ‘la collina’ vineyard, Hawke’s Bay. A translucent pale golden colour in the glass. …
Bilancia Uvaggio 2020 Read More
Opened for Méthode Marlborough Day on the 28th March – this is a vintage sparkling made in the same way as Champagne, and a member of the excellent Méthode Marlborough …
Deutz Marlborough Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2019 Read More
One of this label’s range of Cabernets – coming from the well-known Cornerstone Vineyard, in Hawke’s Bay. A dark purple colour in the glass. Excellent varietal typicity to the perfume, …
Chateau Garage ‘Cornerstone Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Read More
From the company’s vineyard overlooking Lake Dunstan in Bendigo, Central Otago. A light golden-green colour in the glass. A melody of apricot, ripe pear, mandarin, musk, almond, peach and orange …
Misha’s Vineyard ‘Dress Circle’ Pinot Gris 2023 Read More