A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A simple idea for a tasting from a friend in the industry, with the theme “wines from Jura” became a viable article idea for the WineFolio website, when another white …
A tasting of Jura – through a kiwi lens Read More
This is our fourth iteration of ‘The Tasting Table’ where I will be bringing a bag full of wines that I’m due to review – over to dinner with a …
The Tasting Table #4 Read More
As someone who loves to tell stories, I thoroughly enjoyed the twenty years that I spent working in tourism when I moved to New Zealand. It meant that not only …
A visit to Abel – with Mark McGill Read More
This is episode #3 of ‘The Tasting Table’ where I will be bringing a set of wines that I’m due to review – over to dinner with a few guests. …
The Tasting Table – 3rd June 2026 Read More
Do you have a favourite restaurant? And, do you always order the same thing when you go? There’s something comforting about this. Don’t get me wrong, I subscribe to all …
The usual, please Read More
At Caro’s last night, Destiny Bay co-owners, Mike and Sean Spratt hosted an evening of stories and showcasing two exceptional vintages: the critically acclaimed 2014 and the debut of the …
An evening with Destiny Bay Read More
On my trip to the Tasman region I caught up with one of the winemakers at Gravity Cellars, Brett Bermingham, and had the most enjoyable hour tasting through barrels, and …
Tasting through barrels, with Brett Bermingham Read More
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