A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From 3 selected Hawke’s Bay vineyards, and from a great vintage. Drunk this weekend, after 6 years in bottle. A light golden colour, greening at the edges. A noticeably smoky …
Morton Estate Three Vineyards Chardonnay 2013 Read More
Valli’s winemaker, Jen Parr, just won NZ Winemaker of the Year at the Gourmet Traveller WINE NZ awards – this is one of several Pinot Noir that Valli produce from …
Valli Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir 2018 Read MoreFrom a small single vineyard in Bannockburn, Steve Davies winery produces one wine – a Pinot Noir of great character, that’s now made the Fine Wines of NZ list. A …
Review – Doctors Flat Pinot Noir 2016 Read MoreAnother new Gimblett Gravels wine, by Trinity Hill. This one named after the heritage Syrah clones gifted to Trinity Hill’s founders by French wine legend, the late Gerard Jaboulet. Superb-looking …
Trinity Hill L’Eritage Syrah 2018 Read MoreFrom two sites in Marlborough – Wairau Valley and Southern Valleys, an award-winner showcasing this classic Loire variety – unusual to find on it’s own from the South Island. Crisp …
Forrest Estate Chenin Blanc 2018 Read MoreA new flagship wine from Trinity Hill – from a single vineyard at Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay, named after the address. Limited Release. A beautiful luminous lemon-gold in the …
Trinity Hill 125 Gimblett Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2018 Read More
Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2002 One of New Zealand’s iconic ‘Bordeaux Blend’ red wines – it’s the one I tend to see the most when flicking through wine auction catalogues …
Review – Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2002 Read MoreBabich ‘Irongate’ Chardonnay 2016 This wine has so much going for it – a long history, Mendoza clone fruit, and from a renowned single vineyard in the famed Gimblett Gravels. …
Wine reviews 01 Jan 2020 Read More
Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay 2013 A magnum of this served on Christmas Day lunchtime. Bright lemon-green in glass, with legs. Vibrant and still youthful perfume of grapefruit, citrus and a …
Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay 2013 Read More
Villa Maria takes top spot at New Zealand Wine of the Year awards – WineFolio tastes the wines Villa Maria has been awarded the highly coveted title of New Zealand …
NZ Wine of the Year Tasting – Villa Maria: Syrahs Read More