A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A wine from the Marsden estate vineyards in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands. A dark, dense ruby-garnet in the glass. Invitingly perfumed with a typical Syrah-varietal character. Red plum, vanilla, bramble, …
Marsden Estate ‘Vigot’ Syrah 2019 Read More
This bottling is the top tier of white wines at this Te Awanga-based vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, only made in great years. Sealed under cork. A vibrant golden-yellow in the …
Clearview Estate ‘Endeavour’ Chardonnay 2013 Read More
A wine from their Mystic Park vineyard in the Murray Valley of north-west Victoria, Australia. A new varietal for me – a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sumoll, a spanish …
Brown Brothers Cienna 2021 Read More
An Amontillado sherry, which is effectively an aged version of a Fino sherry, taking that fresh young wine and adding another 25 years of age! Labelled VORS – Very Old …
Gonzalez Byass ‘Del Duque’ VORS Amontillado Read More
A wine from Marlborough, made from the Clos Henri Estate vineyards that feature at least three different soil structures across the 110 hectare estate. A mid-depth ruby colour in the …
Clos Henri Estate Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
A new wine to me, opened by an Oz-dwelling friend Steven Macfarlane on his recent visit back to our shores. I hadn’t tried this Penfolds – Napa wine, although I …
Penfolds ‘Bin 704’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Read More
On a recent visit to Gibbston, I discover that you now have to book for tastings – a sign of the times I guess. Better to embrace this, and know …
A tasting at Kinross, Gibbston Valley Read More
From the home vineyard on Banks Peninsula – I wrote about the label back in September 2020 – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=2056 – a Pinot Noir of just 630 bottles. A purple-tinged ruby …
Whistling Buoy Half Acre Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 Read More
Checking out the products before travelling – this winery is a destination on my upcoming Field Trip to Victoria in April. A Shiraz from Heathcote, and a favourite of many …
Jasper Hill ‘Georgia’s Paddock’ Shiraz 2019 Read More
A wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa – in fact 100% Syrah… although labelled as ‘red’ – so you might be expecting a blend. Inkily dark ruby-tinged black in the glass. …
Savage ‘Red’ 2019 Read More