Tincan ‘Cult Crimson’ 2018
Rather confidently labelled as ‘How wine should be’ – this is Pinot Noir from an organic vineyard in Nelson, made with no additions – zero sulphur, fining or filtration, and …
Tincan ‘Cult Crimson’ 2018 Read MoreA collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Rather confidently labelled as ‘How wine should be’ – this is Pinot Noir from an organic vineyard in Nelson, made with no additions – zero sulphur, fining or filtration, and …
Tincan ‘Cult Crimson’ 2018 Read MoreA vivid golden-green in the glass; showing complex aromas of green apple, pineapple, lemongrass, sorrel and jalapeno, and a floral orange blossom lift. The palate is succulent, concentrated, with peach, …
Greywacke Wild Sauvignon 2019 Read MoreA Marlborough wine with a great pedigree – the latest version winning the Trophy at NZIWS this year. This one with a few years under its belt. Golden straw coloured …
Johanneshof Gewürztraminer 2014 Read MoreA Martinborough region wine, showing earthy, savoury notes over bold aromatics of dark plum, cherry, walnut and boysenberry. A solid backbone of oak, fine, tea-stained tannins with a little grip, …
Butterworth Layline Pinot Noir 2020 Read MoreA deep ruby, flashes of both cardinal red and magenta at the edges. Vivid ‘pinosity’ on the nose, with aromatics of crushed thyme, raspberry, dark cherry, mocha, blueberry and a …
Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2008 Read MoreA Sauternes – Premier Grand Cru Classé – to match with a Tarte Tatin at the weekend. A light golden butter colour in the glass, with aromatics that are both …
Chateau de Rayne Vigneau 1990 Read MoreA magnum of one of my favourite Chardonnays – I’d been keeping it for a meal worthy of it – and opened this weekend after twelve years careful hoarding. A …
Villa Maria Ihumatao Chardonnay 2010 Read MoreA rare find in New Zealand, for this first vintage of the Askerne block of Italian varietal Barbera. A gleaming jewel-like pale ruby colour in the glass. Bright, young and …
Askerne Barbera 2021 Read MoreA Barossa Shiraz, with fruit from Barossa Valley and Eden Valley. A dark, brooding, deepest purple colour in the glass; with aromas of boysenberry, coffee bean, cherry, star anise, cassis, …
John Duval Entity Shiraz 2019 Read MoreThe Trophy-winning Champion Champagne at NZIWS this year. Bright and light – in the glass and on the nose. Cider apple, golden peach, almond, apricot and lime flavours with a …
Christian Senez Brut Cuvée Renoir Champagne NV Read More