A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The latest in a line of ‘wine crisis’ is upon us. Falling consumption, rising production costs, climate change and health concerns have heralded a loop of doom and gloom headlines …
The latest “wine crisis” – we have too much Read More
In October last year, a trio of wines – all Chardonnay – crossed my path that were something new and quite extraordinary. The article about those wines is here > …
Talking to Chris and Laura Scott about the new label Read More
Some readers may know that I did a stint as a restaurant reviewer when living in the UK, so I do have as much interest in good cooking as in …
Taylors partners with Ashia Asmail-Singer – Jaraman Shiraz 2023 Read More
Arranged by Peter Maude Fine Wines, and hosted by the NZ School of Food and Wine this week – I had a chance to catch up on the new releases …
On ‘International wines’ Read More
Luc Desbonnets has been growing and making wine for over 30 years, kicking things off in France back in 1989. After finishing a business degree in NZ, he headed to …
Tasting through Frenchman’s Hill Estate with Luc Desbonnets Read More
For the ‘second sailing’ of the good ship Tasting Table, we presented our passports at Archie’s Restaurant in Newmarket and settled in for another evening of new wine discoveries around …
The Tasting Table – 1st April 2026 Read More
Back in 2017, The Brajkovich family behind the excellent Kumeu river label acquired their first major vineyard site outside of Kumeu. Rays Road, in Hawke’s Bay had been created by …
Is it time for a closer look at Rays Road? Read More
My trip down to Hawke’s Bay to have a look at the 2026 harvest was well-timed. Tony Bish went on record to say that “Vintage 2026 is already breaking records. …
Tony Bish – the latest releases Read More
A stunning February morning sees me pulling into the parking next to the old church at the Clos Henri vineyards. I’m here to meet up with Lara Campbell, and talk …
A visit to Clos Henri, Marlborough Read More
I get sent a decent number of bottles of wine to review in any week, or month. And I was thinking of ways to get beyond the usual scenario where …
The Tasting Table – 4th March 2026 Read More