A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Bordeaux left-bank inspired blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc from the Lethbridge vineyards outside Geelong in Victoria. Considering the ripe depth on show, it …
Lethbridge ‘La Gauche’ 2021 Read More
From one of the premier producers of Pinot in Australia, and a place I visited earlier this year to talk to Coldstream Hills winemaker Andrew Fleming (here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=8892). On …
Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir 1994 Read More
A Sauvignon Blanc from what is recognised as the best producer in the Loire Valley. Since iconic winemaker Didier Dagueneau died unexpectedly in 2008, interest in this iconic Domaine has …
Dagueneau Pur Sang 2019 Read More
From one of South Australia’s premium sub-regions, and a winner of a Gold medal at the 2023 New Zealand International Wine Show. Interesting to see this blend, compared to the …
Riddoch Coonawarra ‘Man of Many’ Cabernet Malbec 2021 Read More
Sourced from Limestone Coast and Clare Valley. Winner of a Gold medal at NZIWS this year. Plenty of menthol and eucalypt on the nose here – with sweet lush red …
Taylors Reserve Parcel Shiraz 2021 Read More
With a rich wine history going back to 1889, Brown Brothers – based in Milawa, Victoria, Australia, have always looked to innovate and experiment with products. Emma Brown, fourth generation …
Brown Brothers Moscato ‘Strawberries & Cream’ Read More
Keller Riesling ‘von der fels’ 2020 wine review
Keller Riesling ‘von der fels’ 2020 Read More
An Aussie Chardonnay from one of the big names in the Clare Valley, South Australia. A pale green colour in the glass. The complex perfume shows toasty oaky, butterscotch, apple …
Taylors St Andrews Chardonnay 2022 Read More
Keller Weisser Burgunder & Chardonnay 2020
Keller Weisser Burgunder & Chardonnay 2020 Read More
From the limestone-soiled Lethbridge vineyard in the Geelong region of Victoria. A mid-density ruby garnet in the glass. Intensely aromatic, with broodingly dark spice, black cherry, rosehip, raspberry and forest …
Lethbridge Mietta Pinot Noir 2019 Read More