A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Regular readers may remember my report on a tasting of the same theme at around this time last year – an evening of great New Zealand Bordeaux style blends, at …
NZ Iconic Bordeaux Blends – an annual tasting Read More
Wairiki Estate was founded by Brent Linn in 2008 after a long interest in wine and viticulture would lead him to look for a vineyard of his own. That place …
Wairiki Estate, Hawke’s Bay Read More
Catching up with Domenic Mondillo recently – and tasting through the current releases from his range of wines from his 22-hectare Bendigo vineyards. One of the original plantings in the …
Mondillo – recent releases Read More
Just another night of apocalyptic rain in Auckland (I know who’d have thought it..?) sees my entrance to the rather elegant Northern Club in a state of distinctly non-elegance, giving …
An evening tasting of Fromm wines Read More
A new label from Austin Black – ex Terra Sancta and now winemaker at Prophet’s Rock with Paul Pujol. This, his side hustle with Pip Clarke, making two wines so …
Lateral – new label, new wines Read More
The 2021 Collection showcases exceptional quality with a range of styles that reflect the unique character of various Hawke’s Bay subregions and are a celebration of their rich winemaking heritage. …
Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection – the 2021s Read More
A first look at the new Gamay Noir from Te Kano also gives the opportunity to take a quick taste through some other current releases with Joe Chen from Te …
Current releases from Te Kano Read More
It’s a beautiful morning for a visit – just after the celebrations for Felton Road’s 25th Anniversary – and I start with a walk in the vineyards. My colleague Curt …
A morning at Felton Road, Bannockburn Read More
After making wine for several high-quality producers in NZ and Australia since 2006, and a 2011 vintage in Vosne Romanee, Burgundy, winemaker Marc Udy finally took the plunge and followed …
m.a.u wines – new releases Read More
Operating a 1.5ha organic vineyard on George’s Road in Waipara, North Canterbury, the Silver Wing range has grown to include about a dozen wines. Wild ferments, No filtration, no additives …
Latest releases from Silver Wing, Waipara Read More