A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
New Zealand is looking to bounce back after vintages where the world’s demand for our Sauvignon Blanc couldn’t be met due (mostly) to late spring frosts and low-yielding harvests. For …
Rivals to NZ’s Sauvignon Blanc crown Read More
An invite gratefully received at this time of year is the unveiling of a carefully curated box of Pinot Noir that Curt Thomas compiles annually. The ‘guru of Pinot’ assembles …
‘Pinot Day’ – the 2014 vintage Read More
Catching up with Gregory Collinge, with a swag of new wines in his bag this week. A new edition of his bestseller The Supernatural Sauvignon Blanc from their spectacular Hawke’s …
A taste of the new from The Supernatural Read More
Sherry is a fortified wine, principally made from white Palomino grapes in Andalusia, Spain – centred around the city of Jerez. Made in a variety of styles, ranging from light, …
A flight of sherry Read More
Starting off 2023 with a selection of new stuff to try from Laithwaites. The last year was punctuated by these ace boxes of discovery, and I’m more than happy to …
New Year, new box from Laithwaites! Read More
In the first week of December 2022, I hosted the last of our Top 10 tastings for the year – Sparkling wines. The results are here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=7313 and it …
On Prosecco Read More
A first time visiting Te Mata Estate in Hawke’s Bay. It’s the producer of the regions’ most revered wine – the red ‘Coleraine’, but has so far escaped my attentions. …
A morning at Te Mata Estate Read More
I bumped into the bundle of energy that is Leon Hill at the South Australian Showcase – ‘Ruled by Flavour’ in Auckland recently. Then there he was again in the …
A chat with Leon Hill of Organic Hill Read More
Welcome to the end of the year round up where I look at my ten favourite wines of the year. This is what I judge to be the best of …
WineFolio – best wines of the year, 2022 Read More
What I think should be on your festive table this year (or on your Santa List!) It’s December, and I imagine that readers will be looking forward to a time …
The WineFolio Christmas Cracker 2022 Read More