Reviews

A white wine blend – created (for the ‘24 vintage) from Pinot Gris, Viognier and Riesling. Blends of white grapes seem much more accepted in Europe – I’m thinking of …

A wine from the Churton vineyard in Marlborough, made by this excellent producer based in Rolleston. Created from 100% Petit Manseng – which is rare that there’s currently only 1ha …

A Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, using fruit from vineyards in the Wairau Valley, and a portion from the Auntsfield vineyard specifically. A very pale straw colour, with a touch of green …

A wine from this small producer in North Canterbury – made from Abel clone Pinot Noir. There is a touch of carbonic fermentation and whole bunch character here, with raspberry, …

A Prosecco from Marlborough using the Méthode Traditionnelle and the traditional Glera grape varietal. A small family producer – and new label – from Ben and Helen McLauchlan. A very …

An organic wine from Marlborough- the labelling is also quite beautiful. A pale slate-green colour in the glass. It doesn’t have that slap-across-the face green attack of signature Marlborough Sav; …

A wine from the Wairau Valley, Marlborough, using full botrytised Riesling grapes. A 375ml bottle. A deep copper colour in the glass. The bouquet has a distinctly tar edge, with …

A wine from the Highgrange vineyard in the Pisa sub-region of Central Otago. A pale lemon-green colour in the glass. Aromas of red apple, lemon, grapefruit and melon, highlighted with …