A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A bold rush of aromas – varietally pure with plum at the fore, then some eucalpyt, herbals, blackberry, cranberry, clove and violet florals. Great balance – generous and deep, but …
Church Road ‘1’ Redstone Merlot 2019 Read More
Hand picked fruit from the Boundary Farm vineyard, with its warm, north facing, clay-soiled slope. Elegant and subtle on the nose, with aromas of white peach, elderflower, almond, grapefruit and, …
Mahi Boundary Farm Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Read More
From Wilyabrup in the Margaret River, a dense dark ruby claret in the glass. Punchy and aromatic, showing dark cherry, pepper, plum, bay leaf, blackcurrant, blueberry and eucalyptus on the …
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Read More
From a vineyard just to the west of the Clearview winery, made by Tim Turvey and daughter Katie . Vibrant pale lemon-yellow in the glass, the 2019 version of this …
Topsy Turvey Chardonnay 2019 Read More
Floral and bursting with cherry, bramble, pepper and spiced red plum. Elegant, vivid, focussed. Coltish and lively on release, – approachable now, but built with structure and intensity to last. …
Church Road ‘1’ Redstone Syrah 2019 Read More
An elegant expression of Pinot Gris, from Hawke’s Bay. Aromatic but refined on the nose, perfumed with white peach, sliced apple, blonde wood, nashi pear and spring blossom florals. Delicate …
Elephant Hill Pinot Gris 2019 Read More
Darkest ruby colour, with great depth to the aromas of blackcurrant, damson, Christmas baking spice, rosehip, boysenberry and a little lift of floral violets . Framed with smoky, toasty and …
Church Road ‘1’ Redstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Read More
Bright, youthful aromas of black cherry, plum, redcurrant and blood orange, spiced with clove, cinnamon and vanilla. There’s also a smoky espresso note that follows through into the ripe, dense …
Yealands Reserve Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine, crafted in collaboration with specific growers in the region. A delicious pale straw with green tinges in the glass. Smoky – flint and struck match notes …
Collaboration Wines ‘Aurulent’ Chardonnay 2019 Read More
A deep magenta-infused inky-purple in the glass. Bramble, cranberry, mocha, incense, cassis, vanilla, elderberry and lots of roasted spice. Showing nice acid drive and has good complexity. Plush, concentrated and …
Church Road ‘1’ Gimblett Vineyard Malbec 2020 Read More