A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A white wine from Margaret River in Western Australia – home to some of Australia’s sensational Chardonnays. A small family-run vineyard in the Wilyabrup sub-region that also produces good Semillon …
Grace Farm Chardonnay 2014 Read More
A Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon blend from One Tree Hill – the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. A dense dark purple-black in the glass. Blackberry, vanilla, cacao nib, cassis, damson, allspice, …
Tenafeate Creek Wines ‘Vincenzo’ 2021 Read More
A ‘vino de pasto’ wine from the Pérez family’s holdings in the well-regarded Macharnudo vineyard, in the Cadiz area. Made from Palomino grapes, the same as used for the famed …
Bodega Luis Pérez La Escribana Read More
A wine from the Chalk Hill winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia. A dark, inky purple/black colour. Opulent aromas of bramble, boysenberry, dark chocolate, cinnamon toast, plum and violets come …
Alpha Crucis ‘Titan’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Read More
From the Cadiz region, best known for the excellent sherries of Jerez, and named after a well-known pier that used to stand in Sanlúcar. This dry white wine comes from …
Bodega Luis Perez El Muelle de Olaso Read More
I’m a fan of a dry riesling – either in the first year after bottling – or well-cellared with at least a decade resting in bottle. This wine from the …
Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling 2002 Read More
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