A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
One of the Heathcote region’s pioneers and best-regarded labels. Read about the place and the winemaker here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=9729, and a review of the 2019 vintage here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=7859. A …
Jasper Hill ‘Georgia’s Paddock’ 2014 Shiraz Read More
A red wine from Cadiz in Andalucia, Spain – from a producer committed to re-introducing the forgotten varietals and table wines of the Jerez region. A deep burgundy colour in …
Bodegas Luis Pérez Tintilla Balbaína 2018 Read More
The second instalment of my dive into ‘zero alcohol’ versions of certain wines. I asked to taste them alongside their ‘regular alcohol’ expressions, to get a better taste analysis of …
Brown Brothers 2022 (and Zero) Moscatos Read More
A wine from Macedon in Victoria, Australia – tasted with winemaker Matt Harrop on a visit to the winery. A pale lemon-green colour in the glass. The bouquet has equal …
Curly Flat Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A Puligny-Montrachet “Village” level wine from Burgundy – from a few vineyards across the local commune (Le Trézin, Les Meix, Charmes and Les Corvées). Sealed under cork of course, and …
Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 2009 Read More
From the fourth-generation winery based in Milawa – one of the first producers of Prosecco wines in Australia. I would add a note to this tasting to explain that I …
A pair of Proseccos from Brown Brothers Read More
A Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s hottest producers – one of his newly released entry-level wines. Sealed under quality cork and a thick wax seal. A distinctly lime green tinge …
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint Aubin 2020 Read More
A Syrah from a small coastal vineyard in Hout Bay, South Africa. A dark burgundy colour in the glass, with a generous bouquet, filled equally with savoury, floral and ripe …
Savage ‘Girl Next Door’ Syrah 2020 Read More
A white blend from Western Cape in South Africa. A mix of three varietals – Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. A vibrant pale green-gold in the glass. Perfumed with …
Naudé ‘White’ 2009 Read More
The only blend from this Alsace producer. A combination of Alsace varietals Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Sylvaner. A bright golden green colour in the glass. A good …
Famille Hugel Gentil ‘Hugel’ 2020 Read More