A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
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
On a recent visit to Gibbston, I discover that you now have to book for tastings – a sign of the times I guess. Better to embrace this, and know …
A tasting at Kinross, Gibbston Valley Read More
Thanks to distributor Negociants, last Friday afternoon was another opportunity to look at a range of sherry – after a tasting a month ago where I went through some different …
Tasting sherry with Xavier Vicente from Gonzalez Byass Read More
A rare chance to taste across a decade of the Reserve Chardonnay from Clearview Estate – starting at 2011, through to the present. Also included was a special bottle of …
Vertical Tasting of Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay (and extras) Read More