A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A wine from North Canterbury – the vineyard rests under its namesake, Mt. Beautiful. A deep garnet colour in the glass. The bouquet has plenty of subtle floral lift to …
Mt Beautiful Estate Pinot Noir 2020 Read More
A white wine blend, made at The Landing in the Bay of Islands, and only available at Kingi (in the bar and restaurant) at The Hotel Britomart – on tap. …
Kingi White 2025 Read More
A wine from Martinborough, in the Wairarapa wine region. A pale silvery-green colour in the glass. The perfume is instantly varietal, with pear, ginger, peach, nutmeg, nougat, incense, nutmeg and …
Palliser Estate Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
One of a range of Chardonnays made from their beautiful vineyards on the Purerua Peninsula in the Bay of Islands, in a very good, if low quantity, vintage. A translucent …
The Landing ‘Boathouse’ Chardonnay 2024 Read More
From the excellent 2021 vintage, this wine comes from the Waiheke Island with a great reputation for this varietal. A very bright magenta-purple in the glass. The bouquet is inviting, …
Passage Rock Reserve Syrah 2021 Read More
Nebbiolo is rare in New Zealand – this one is from a single vineyard in Marlborough. A dense ruby purple colour in the glass. A pop of pippy, sappy fruit …
Rock Ferry ‘The Corners Vineyard’ Nebbiolo 2019 Read More
An unusual varietal to be found growing in New Zealand – this one comes from the top terrace of the Askerne vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. A pale, translucent ruby colour …
Askerne Barbera 2024 Read More
Trinity Hill’s iconic wine ‘Homage’ would be in the running if there was a vote for the Top 10 of New Zealand’s great wines. A Syrah with an interesting back …
A vertical of ‘Homage’ Read More
A blended red wine – using Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec from the Gillman vineyard of 1.5 acres in Matakana. A near black, brooding garnet red colour in the glass …
Gillman 2008 Read More
A red wine from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, in a superb vintage. A near-black purple tone in the glass. The bouquet is smoky and musky – intriguingly …
Mission Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc 2020 Read More