Reviews

An opportunity to re-visit a wine that was my ‘Red Wine of the Year’ for the 2019 vintage. It is the top wine from Destiny Bay – a Waiheke Island …

Destiny Bay ‘Magna Praemia’ 2020 Read More

A wine from our “Lost Labels” evening this week – the vineyard  in Karaka, South Auckland is now a modern housing subdivision. Made from Bordeaux varietals – Merlot, Cabernet Franc …

St Nesbit 2010 Read More

A label I believe is no longer operating. This is a Pinotage from West Auckland – a rare varietal to come across in this country – and from a decent …

St. Jerome Kara Creek Pinotage 2009 Read More

A Pinot Noir from Alexandra in Central Otago, made by Matt Connell. A dense ruby-burgundy colour in the glass. The scent shows not just good Pinot typicity, but also a …

Reefman Pinot Noir 2023 Read More

An organic Pinot Noir from this boutique producer in Alexandra, Central Otago. A deep garnet colour in the glass, with a perfume that could only be Pinot. Layers of red …

Judge Rock ‘Your Honour’ Pinot Noir 2019 Read More

A Pinot Noir from the Te Muna sub-region of Wairarapa, on the outskirts of the Martinborough township. A dark ruby colour in the glass, with a very appealing perfume – …

Butterworth Te Muna Pinot Noir 2020 Read More

A Chardonnay from the Echo vineyard in the Moutere region of Nelson – a review of the sibling wine, ‘Zephyr’ is here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=10753. A pale straw-gold colour in the …

Luta ‘Echoes’ Chardonnay 2021 Read More

Fruit was grown at the original vineyard from 30 year old ungrafted vines and a small portion of the 13 year old top block, at Black Estate in North Canterbury. …

Black Estate Home Block Pinot Noir 2023 Read More

A wine that has been awarded ‘Best International Chardonnay’ at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in May 2024. The wine also won the ‘New Zealand White Trophy’ and the ‘New …

Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2021 Read More