Reviews

A wine from Central Otago – with organic fruit from Bendigo Pisa in the blend as well – 2023 was a great vintage for Central Otago. A pale silvery green …

Peregrine Chardonnay 2023 Read More

The first Chardonnay from this new label, with the fruit coming from the McCreanor Vineyard in Martinborough. A beautiful presentation – with an artistic label showcasing ‘In The Presence’ 2023, …

Oraterra Chardonnay 2023 Read More

A Marlborough Chardonnay from The Farm organic vineyard, which is located in the Waihopai Valley. A vibrant golden green colour in the glass. Mouthwatering aromas of grapefruit, apple, lemon peel, …

Astrolabe ‘The Farm’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More

A label from Northland – the organic vineyard was planted by winemaker John Clarke in 1998 – the location is now operating as Sovrano Estate. Chambourcin is a rarity in …

Ake Ake Chambourcin 2017 Read More

A Chardonnay from the Huia Home Block vineyard in Marlborough. A bright, light gold colour in the glass. The scent differs from a typical New Zealand Chardonnay perfume, with a …

Huia Chardonnay 2022 Read More

A straight Merlot, from the ‘Hawke’s Bay’ white label range from this producer. The wine has good pedigree, winning the Trophy for Champion Merlot at NZIWS in 2021. A very …

Trinity Hill Merlot 2024 Read More

From the organic Paritua vineyard in the Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke’s Bay. A complex aroma packed with intertwining flavours. Plum, root beer, cranberry, star anise, pepper, cherry and a floral …

Paritua Syrah 2021 Read More

Sporting a new label for the ’23 vintage, the fruit for this Rosé were Tempranillo (51%) and Syrah (49%), sourced from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay. That particular shade …

Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2023 Read More

A single vineyard wine from Omahu Road, in the Gimblett Gravels region of Hawke’s Bay.  A deep ruby-purple colour in the glass. The perfume has plenty of dark red berry …

St. Clair Pioneer Block 17 ‘Plateau’ Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 Read More