WineFolio ‘Best of 2020’ wines
Welcome to the end of the year round up where I look at my ten favourite wines of the year. This time I’m not letting budget constraints get in the …
WineFolio ‘Best of 2020’ wines Read MoreA collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Welcome to the end of the year round up where I look at my ten favourite wines of the year. This time I’m not letting budget constraints get in the …
WineFolio ‘Best of 2020’ wines Read MoreOn a recent trip to Wairarapa, between us we couldn’t quite find a time that worked for both the people at Big Sky wines and myself… so we resorted to …
Big Sky wines, Martinborough Read MoreThere are many an interesting topic you may come across now and then in the world of wine. Last week I was asked an opinion about ‘cult’ wines, and did …
What is a ‘Cult Wine’? Read MoreWelcome to the second edition of the Winefolio ‘Christmas Cracker’ on the website – which is my suggestions of a dozen (or so) wines for your Christmas and New Year …
WineFolio Christmas Cracker for 2020 Read MoreBeyond the Vines – The changing landscape of wine in Aotearoa New Zealand is a new book by Jules van Costello, and it proved to be an fascinating read. It …
Book review: ‘Beyond the Vines’ Read MoreIt’s a Spring in which visitor numbers have been decimated in our biggest City. No New Zealanders want to travel to the only place in the country that seemingly carries …
An afternoon with Smith & Sheth Read MoreQuietly producing some of Hawke’s Bay finest wines, and then selling them mainly in Japan, are Osawa Wines. Winemaker is a certain Rod McDonald – well known to WineFolio readers. …
Osawa Wines, Hawke’s Bay Read MoreCould this be the best new vineyard and tasting experience in New Zealand? The Landing vineyard spreads over 23 gently sloping acres, surrounded by wetlands, 1.2 million new tree plantings, …
The Landing – a taste of the best Read MoreToday is officially the first trading day of a stunning new Hotel in downtown Auckland – but I attended an opening night, of sorts, in association with The Landing, last …
The Hotel Britomart – dial up the style Read MoreWhat a great feeling to finally get to our second Top 10 Tasting, after two postponements during the winter. The panel of tasters could finally gather and dig out the …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Chardonnay Read More