A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The last Top 10 Tasting of “single varietal reds” we did was back in October 2022, so it feels a bit overdue to be having another go. This benchmarking can …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – single varietal reds Read More
Welcome to the Top 10 Tasting of Sauvignon Blanc – the last time I did this varietal was around two and a half years ago – so we’re definitely due …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Sauvignon Blanc Read More
This Top 10 Tasting at WineFolio was the first time I’ve introduced a feature that I’ve talked about several times in the past. I asked producers who were happy to …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 over 10’ Tasting – Syrah 10+ years on Read More
Here, in New Zealand there are great hopes for Syrah. The world loves our Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and the best-recognised red variety is arguably Pinot Noir. Unlike the wide swathes …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Syrah Read More
Riesling is one of the wine world’s hidden gems. It is no different in New Zealand – I’m delighted to say that we had a good representation from across the …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Riesling Read More
I have continued with organising these benchmarking session of each varietal – that I started back in 2019, and I would like to make a particular point of thanking those …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Chardonnay Read More
Our latest Top 10 Tasting had the theme of ‘Bordeaux Varietals’ – wines made with grapes whose DNA is most associated with the powerhouse region in France. The classic european …
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The latest in our bi-monthly ‘WineFolio Top 10 Tasting’ judging events took place on a warm and sunny early Autumn afternoon. A fairly large collection of wines had been assembled …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Pinot Gris Read More
Welcome to the next instalment in the original “Top 10 Tastings” that we’ve been running for a few years now. The Top 10 Tastings at WineFolio usually aim to look …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Rosé Read More
It has been a couple of years since the last Top 10 tasting of Pinot Noir at Winefolio Towers. The winner that time was from Terra Sancta – their Jackson’s …
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