A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Yarra Valley wine, made by Syd Bradford after taking over the old Cypress Ridge vineyard. A deep burgundy in the glass, with a smoky incense, cherry, blood orange, blueberry, …
Thick as Thieves ‘Levings’ Pinot 2021 Read More
A white blend from Heathcote. Named for the winemaker Mario Marson’s mother, Grazia, this is a blend of Pinot bianco and italian varieties (from Friuli) – Friulano, Malvasia d’Istria and …
Vinea Marson Grazia 2019 Read More
From 35 hectares of on the Kittmannsberg vineyard, which is rated the Austrian version of ‘Premier Cru’ (OTW Erste Lage) – one of the highest elevated vineyard sites in the …
Hiedler Grüner Veltliner 1OTW Kittmannsberg 2020 Read More
A Barossa Shiraz created from the sub-region of Ebenezer, with old vine material dating from 35 to 120 years old. It is impressive to see a wine at this price …
Ben Glaetzer Bishop Barossa Shiraz 2020 Read More
From the unusually warm, and short, season of 2016, comes this Yarra Valley Syrah – the premium single vineyard range for this producer, made in tiny quantities. The perfume is …
Levantine Hill Melissa’s Paddock Syrah 2016 Read More
The Gambero Rosso ’Tre Bicchieri’ World Tour rode into Auckland again this year – at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, facing the beautiful Auckland harbour. This year we were …
Gambero Rosso ’Tre Bicchieri’ World Tour 2023 Read More
A Yarra Valley wine, from the Seville area in the Upper Yarra – made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, with eight years in the bottle. A golden hue, with a fine …
Seville Hill Blanc de Blanc Méthode Traditionnelle 2015 Read More
A gorgeous Cellar Door beckons at the end of the main street in Healesville, Victoria. This gem of the Yarra Valley is a Must-Do on your visit to the region. …
A tasting at Giant Steps Cellar Door, Healesville Read More
A collaboration project between Michel Chapoutier and Rick Kinzbrunner of Giaconda. This single-vineyard Shiraz is grown on the granite soils of Beechworth in the foothills of the Victorian Alps. A deep, …
M. Chapoutier ‘…Ergo Sum’ Shiraz 2015 Read More
A wine from the Willowlake vineyard in Gladysdale, Yarra Valley – one of a few that I found delightful from this vineyard and sub-region on my recent visit. A light …
Santolin Chardonnay 2019 Read More