A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
There’s quite the story behind this particular bottle of Chianti – and it comes in two chapters. Part One regards the wine itself, and in the second part we’ll discover …
Edizione Limitata Numerata ‘Particella 21’ Chianti 2022 Read More
Made by Duncan Savage, using a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, often with smaller amounts of other whites from the Western Cape in South Africa – the blend of …
Savage White 2023 Read More
A biodynamic-certified producer. Bellivière owns and farms 18 hectares across 60 parcels in 5 villages in the Jasnières and Coteaux-du-Loir appellations. Starting with this 2022, this Chenin Blanc wine is …
Domaine de Bellivière ‘Prémices’ Coteaux du Loir 2022 Read More
Made by David & Nadia Sadie from a range of vineyards with iron, schist and clay soils in Swartland, South Africa. Pale golden straw colour in the glass. A little …
David & Nadia Chenin Blanc 2021 Read More
A Pinot Blanc from south-facing, red volcanic soil slopes of Monzoccolo in the Terlano DOC, Alto Adige – imported by Sapori d’Italia to New Zealand. A pale straw colour in …
Cantina Terlan ‘Vorberg’ Pinot Bianco 2021 Read More
Labelled as a ‘wine-based beverage with added flavours and colour’. The grapes were grown in the Murray Valley of north west Victoria. A small addition of a naturally-derived flavour was …
Brown Brothers Ginger & Lime Spritz NV Read More
Moving onto the second half of the box that arrived from www.laithwaites.co.nz. There are two whites – both fairly unusual varietals for these shores – and then five more reds …
An early-Autumn mixed box from Laithwaites.co.nz – part 2 Read More
A red wine from Sicily – winemaker Dino Taschetta has resurrected his grandfather’s old vineyard that was abandoned after the ‘60s earthquake. A deep burgundy colour with flashes of magenta …
Tenuta Fenice Nero D’Avola 2023 Read More
A Grenache from South Africa – specifically the Piekenierskloof Pass, heading to Citrusdal. A bright, translucently pale garnet red in the glass. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, redcurrant, peppercorn, lavender …
Soldaat Grenache 2021 Read More
An aromatic white wine – a dry Gewurztraminer from this excellent producer in Alsace. A lemon-gold colour in the glass. The perfume has both power and subtlety. There is a …
Trimbach Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre Gewurztraminer 2013 Read More