A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Marlborough wine, from an outstanding producer. There’s rarely a wine from winemaker Marcus Wright that fails to deliver far beyond the price point you’re buying it at. Again, this …
Lawsons Dry Hills Gewurtztraminer 2017 Read MoreCharles Wiffen Chardonnay 2016 A Marlborough wine – the family vineyard is on the southern side of the Wairau Valley floor. A lemony golden colour in the glass. Notes of …
Wine Reviews 2nd December Read MoreMills Reef Elspeth Chardonnay 2016 A single vineyard Chardonnay from the Mere Road vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels. The Mills Reef ‘Elspeth’ wines are well established as one of the …
Wine Reviews 24 November 2019 Read MoreMount Michael Pinot Noir 2017 A single vineyard wine, from the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. A deep burgundy coloured wine with an elegant nose showing doris plum with spicey clove …
Wine reviews 21 November 2019 Read MoreTuesday 19th November 2019. A chance to spend the evening with the good people from Framingham was far too good an opportunity to pass up. I’ve gradually become more and …
An evening with Framingham Read MoreCRU Cantera 2017 A Smith & Sheth wine, from Omahu, Hawke’s Bay, fashioned in the style of spanish red, with components of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc. A densely …
Wine Reviews 9th November Read MoreCoopers Creek ‘Metals & Gravels’ Hawke’s Bay Malbec/Cabernet Franc/Syrah/Merlot 2013 From the vaunted 2013 vintage, this Bordeaux blend wine, from Hawke’s Bay is a gutsy blend of almost equal amounts …
Wine Reviews 4th November Read MoreVidal Reserve Chardonnay 2015 A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, from a variety of vineyards, including Kakako in the Ohiti Valley, some Gimblett Gravels and Te Awanga fruit. A zingy golden colour in …
Wine Reviews 2nd November Read MoreVilla Maria Lightly Sparkling Rose 2017 Styled after an italian ‘frizzante’ wine, made from a mix of Merlot, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir juices, and given a gentle carbonated finish. A …
Wine Reviews 29 October Read More
Thornbury Waipara Pinot Gris 2016 The 2019 version of this wine just won the MOBEV Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris at the NZIWS, so we dug out a 2016 of …
Wine reviews – Thornbury Read More