A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
One of the pioneers of what I call the ‘modern Chardonnay’ style. This current release tasted with Duncan McTavish at the winery, now showing a desire for far more ‘green’ …
Man O’ War ‘Valhalla’ Chardonnay 2019 Read More
A Marlborough wine, from Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Pale and delicate pink in the glass, brimming with delicious aromatics of raspberry, redcurrant and white peach on the nose. Dry, …
Yealands Reserve Rosé 2020 Read More
The top wine from Destiny Bay, in a ‘left bank’ style, with Cabernet Sauvignon (75%) leading the way. This sets the tone, adding graphite pencil-shaving notes alongside the blackcurrant, acacia, …
Destiny Bay Magna Praemia 2019 Read More
Tasted with David Evans Gander on a recent visit to Passage Rock – their top six barrels get blended together into this unique marriage of Syrah, Montepulciano, Cabernet Franc, Petit …
Passage Rock Magnus 2019 Read More
From their home vineyard in Marlborough, sealed under cork, comes this excellent Chardonnay. A vibrant pale gold in the glass, with compelling grapefruit, apple, peach, nutmeg, cashew, ginger and lemon …
Dog Point Chardonnay 2014 Read More
A red blend from Waiheke – featuring Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Deep, dark ruby coloured in the glass, with lively aromas of red plum, cranberry, cassis, wood smoke, date, …
SOHO Revolver 2019 Read More
Church Road have expanded their ‘Gwen’ range – now with a Rosé, Pinot Gris and a Chardonnay. From the Matapiro Vineyard at Crownthorpe Terraces, the Pinot Gris shows a varietal …
Church Road ‘Gwen’ Pinot Gris 2020 Read More
From Marlborough – a new label to me – by Matthew Goode (see our Q&A – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=4631), comes this 2021 Riesling. A pale straw in the glass, with a lively …
The Goode Wine Co. Riesling 2021 Read More
A much-awarded chardonnay from Hawke’s Bay which has won a huge pile of awards over the years, and was definitely at the forefront of what could be called the ‘modern’ …
Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2019 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine – from the St John estate vineyard in Bridge Pa. Deep ruby colour in the glass, with redcurrant, smoky spices, orange rind, fig, pepper and violet …
Babich Winemakers’ Reserve Syrah 2017 Read More