A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Odyssey Wines was launched in 1994 by Rebecca Salmond, an alumni of Massey University in New Zealand and Adelaide University’s Roseworthy College. Rebecca then worked her way through some of th …
Odyssey Wines: latest releases Read More
On my latest trip to Central Otago, I turned right out of the airport, and never stepped a foot in Queenstown – heading out into wine country, and out to …
Visiting Akitu – Wanaka Read More
Although there’s a fresh dusting of snow on the mountains around us, the morning is bright and quite toasty sitting in the sun outside the recently revamped Tasting Room at …
A tasting at Mt Rosa, Gibbston Read More
Tonight’s gathering of the ‘Wine Flight’ group takes place against a backdrop of traffic carnage – the city having gone into grid-locked meltdown due to an afternoon of rain (after …
A remarkable tasting of Rieslings Read More
Starting with a white that wouldn’t be on most people’s table this weekend – Château Le Coin Sauvignon Gris 2020. A single varietal white wine, from Bordeaux, in France, sealed …
A late summer selection from Laithwaites Read More
I was contacted recently by the owner of Central Otago label, Domaine Rewa. My exposure to the wines has previously been limited to the excellent Chardonnay, and a taste of …
Domaine Rewa, Central Otago Read More
In Marlborough, Clos Henri are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first harvest. As the physical property has evolved, so too now does the company’s identity – with a revised …
New releases from Clos Henri Read More
This organic wine label hails from the Upper Moutere Valley in Nelson. A range with funky labelling, designed I’m guessing to appeal to a younger generation, and looking outside the …
A tasting of Unkel wines Read More
Two wines from a new label, taking fruit from the well-regarded Wrekin Vineyard in Marlborough. See the article here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=7952 for details on the who, why and when… Sorrell …
Sorrell – Wrekin Vineyard Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Read More
When I moved to New Zealand in 2003, I have to confess that I was so keen to embrace the new wine landscape that I now encountered, that I did …
Terrific Tempranillo tasting Read More