A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
This time of year calls for a trip out west to the annual release day of the latest single vineyard (and Estate) Chardonnays from Kumeu River. I’m fortunate that this …
Kumeu River 2024 Chardonnay releases Read More
It’s a sold-out event at the Glengarry Victoria Park store for tonights tasting through the ‘Stars of French Chardonnay’. I asked Nick from Glengarry – who has organised this evening …
‘Stars of French Chardonnay’ at Glengarry Read More
A white wine blend, made at The Landing in the Bay of Islands, and only available at Kingi (in the bar and restaurant) at The Hotel Britomart – on tap. …
Kingi White 2025 Read More
Trinity Hill’s iconic wine ‘Homage’ would be in the running if there was a vote for the Top 10 of New Zealand’s great wines. A Syrah with an interesting back …
A vertical of ‘Homage’ Read More
On a recent visit to the Nelson Tasman region, I made a couple of trips to the Gravity Winery in the Upper Moutere Hills. The first day I was there …
A visit to Gravity Cellars, Tasman region Read More
Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has launched its Interactive Wine Map of Marlborough, a cutting-edge digital platform set to transform how wine professionals and enthusiasts experience the region’s diverse terroir. This …
Interactive Wine Map of Marlborough Read More
Major thanks are due to Sarah White and Brent Linn from Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers for organising a tasting of wines for me on my recent trip down to the region. …
New red wines & emerging varietals from Hawke’s Bay Read More
Other than the ‘Annual Chardonnay Collection’ – that showcases the best wines of any vintage – that I have been reviewing for the last three years; December 2020 was the …
New wines and emerging varietals from Hawke’s Bay Read More
It is last week, and I’m sat next to Aroha Jakicevich, the 4th generation looking after Glengarry. I’m reminded that where we are, on Jervois Road, is the original property …
An evening at Glengarry, with Champagne Read More
I’m at Bushmere Estate in Gisborne, looking into a ‘regional selection’ collected for me by Gisborne Wine Growers Association – on behalf of their members. A couple of gaps in …
Gisborne – tasting through the region – part 2 Read More