A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
What is it about our Top 10 Tastings recently? I can’t recall a single one that hasn’t been postponed at least once (and often more than once) before we’ve managed …
WineFolio Top 10 Tasting – Red Blends Read More
After 100 plus days in lockdown – in Auckland – it was great to be back into wine tasting and judging mode these last few weeks. After an overnight trip …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Riesling Read More
At the beginning of this latest Top 10 tasting, our panel discussed what role a rosé wine plays in the world of wines. Rosé isn’t necessarily seen as a ‘serious’ …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Rosé Read More
This is one of the big ones. Our ‘Top 10 Tastings’ have been building in popularity and size since we started with Pinot Gris, travelling through the New Zealand landscape …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Pinot Noir Read More
Another of our Top 10 Tastings that became postponed in this crazy up and down levels computer game of Auckland life that we’re currently in. But. We got there and …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Syrah Read More
Last week we revealed our ‘Top 10 Tasting’ results for New Zealand Chardonnay – a great result for Hawke’s Bay in general, and the kudos for being the number one …
Winning the Top 10 Tasting – Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2018 Read More
What a great feeling to finally get to our second Top 10 Tasting, after two postponements during the winter. The panel of tasters could finally gather and dig out the …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Chardonnay Read More
Finally made it to our first big Varietal tasting of the year. Tasted on Saturday Feb 1st, a warm summer day. We had a great session – Pinot Gris is …
Top 10 Tasting – Pinot Gris Read More