A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A single-vineyard red from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay. A deep garnet red in the glass. Perfumed with plum, mulberry, black cherry, redcurrant, smoked olives, vanilla and cashew nut. …
Čuvar Iris Merlot Cabernet Franc 2022 Read More
From their single vineyard series made from their plantings in Tasmania. A medium-tinge of crimson red in the glass. A nose brimming with aromas of red summer berries, toasted spices, …
Ghost Rock ‘La Filles’ Pinot Noir 2021 Read More
A return to a new vintage of a wine that did very well at the last ‘Top 10 Tasting’ that we did of Chardonnay – the 2020 finishing fourth on …
Dry River Chardonnay 2021 Read More
A Syrah from a small coastal vineyard in Hout Bay, South Africa. A dark burgundy colour in the glass, with a generous bouquet, filled equally with savoury, floral and ripe …
Savage ‘Girl Next Door’ Syrah 2020 Read More
A white blend from Western Cape in South Africa. A mix of three varietals – Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. A vibrant pale green-gold in the glass. Perfumed with …
Naudé ‘White’ 2009 Read More
From Waiau in North Canterbury – the vineyard sits on the limestone hills inland from Waipara. Winemaker Dom Maxwell starts the fermentation out in the vineyard itself, then sitting on …
Forager Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
Made with fruit from Central Otago vineyards in Gibbston and Bannockburn. A deep burgundy colour, with classic regional and varietal aromas. That is to say that it smells like Central …
Takapoto Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir 2020 Read More
Part of the ‘Prestige’ range of wines from Craggy Range – I tasted the recent releases here > www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=8637. The Pinot Noir – Aroha – is probably the producer’s best …
Craggy Range Aroha 2019 Read More
The only blend from this Alsace producer. A combination of Alsace varietals Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Sylvaner. A bright golden green colour in the glass. A good …
Famille Hugel Gentil ‘Hugel’ 2020 Read More
Now, I sometimes say ‘there’s not many of these about’ when writing reviews of wines – maybe it is a New Zealand Tempranillo, or a wine with a production of …
McWilliams Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 Read More