A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A blend of Grenache and Mourvedre, from cool Barossa kids Chaffey Bros. Smashable, chillable, delectable. We tried this from the fridge and it was like a rose with the most …
Chaffey Bros Wine Co. ‘Not your Grandma’s’ 2021 Read More
A wine from McLaren Vale that’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. With a few years in bottle, this is ready to drink now, but …
D’Arenberg ‘The Galvo Garage’ 2018 Read More
A single vineyard wine from Eden Valley, 500-600m up, and one of the coolest sites in the Barossa. A winner of a Gold Medal at NZIWS this year. Pale green-straw …
Krondorf Single Site High Eden Riesling 2021 Read More
A Malbec from Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Varietally true, showing an inky purple colour in the glass. Perfumed with dark plum, bay leaf, cheese rind, tobacco, bramble, cacao nib …
The Islander ‘The Independence’ 2016 Read More
A light, vibrant tone of ruby red in the glass, with enticing aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, white pepper, vanilla and blood orange. Medium bodied – showing plenty of personality – …
D’Arenberg ‘The Custodian’ McLaren Vale Grenache 2019 Read More
Made from what seems like quite exotic varietals to us in New Zealand – Cinsault, Sangiovese and Sagrantino, and with one of those creatively crazy D’Arenberg names on the label. …
D’Arenberg Stephanie the Gnome with Rose coloured glasses 2021 Read More
A wine from Margaret River – not the easiest thing to find, but please try – this is very worth the effort. Pink grapefruit, lime curd, sage, sweetcorn, almond and …
Pierro Chardonnay 2018 Read More
From Eden Valley in South Australia, and from the Barossa’s oldest Riesling vines, planted in 1896. A super pale green-straw in the glass, with subtle, youthful aromatics. Sliced green pear, …
Brockenchack McKenzie William 1896 Riesling 2021 Read More
A tongue in cheek celebration of the new spanish varieties ‘invading’ the Barossa – made from Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. A bright ruby purple in the glass, with effusive berry, …
Chaffey Bros Wine Co. La Conquista! 2018 Read More
Crisp and light, a pale straw colour in the glass. Shows plenty of green – granny smith apple, bergamot, pear and lime, along with the chalky minerality that is the …
Domaine Lavantereux Freres Chablis 2018 Read More