A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From the renowned Te Muna Road Vineyard in Martinborough which is characterised by stony soils and cool, breezy conditions which allow for a long ripening period. The 2013 vintage benefited …
Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from Dillons Point – the sub-region of Marlborough that shone very brightly in the WineFolio Top 10 Tasting of this varietal in December last year – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=13787. …
Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More
A wine from the pioneering producer Martinborough Vineyard, in an excellent vintage. A deep, dark purple colour in the glass. The perfume is very juicy, with red fruits to the …
Te Tera Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
Tasted for “Pinot Gris Day’ on 17th. A single vineyard wine, coming from the L’Attitude Vineyard, situated in the Pisa sub-region of Central Otago. A pale gold and green colour …
Nevis Bluff Dry Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
A Syrah grown on the famed Cornerstone Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels. 18 year old vines, at time of vintage, were cropped to low yields and hand harvested. Fruit was …
Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Syrah 2014 Read More
A varietal that is not so easy to find if you’re browsing the shelves these days – this one from the organic label in the Awatere Valley of Marlborough. A …
Loveblock Gewürztraminer 2024 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough – winner of a Bronze medal at NZIWS this year. A translucent, silvery green colour in the glass. A bouquet that starts with green herbal …
Awatere River Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More
Tannat originates from the Madiran region of south-west France. De La Terre is one of only three wineries in New Zealand to produce Tannat. In its home region this grape …
De la Terre Reserve Tannat 2016 Read More
This Martinborough label launched in 2023 – a challenging vintage to get off the starting line. Winemaker Wilco Lam describes the 2024 as “a classic vintage” though – after a …
Oraterra Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
“Te Motu” The Island is from Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf. The vines were first planted in 1989, with the first vintage of Te Motu being produced in 1993. …
Te Motu 2014 Read More