A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
I’m at Dry River on an afternoon visit as part of the ‘Pinot Day’ weekend extravganaza. On our side there’s John Ingles, Gabor Sarescky and Curt Thomas – and we’re …
A visit to Dry River Estate, Martinborough Read More
I’ve long been a fan of the wine – despite not really drinking that much of it – a bottle here and there, since I’ve lived away from Europe; but …
A tasting of Brunello di Montalcino Read More
The life of a someone who writes about wine is a conflicted one. On the one hand you want to write honestly and enthusiastically about something you love; but on …
Reviewing reviews Read More
I’ve been invited down to “Pinot Day 2022” – an annual weekend of celebration, with Pinot Noir, good food, and friends, created by good friend Curt Thomas. It’s my first …
Conversations at Ata Rangi Read More
I moved to live in New Zealand in 2003 – after living in Europe for the first two thirds of my life. And, specifically I moved from Bristol. It is …
Visiting every Cellar Door in New Zealand Read More
It is my first trip to Waiheke in a while, and with Gabor as chaperone, I’m unlocking the doors to a few of the ‘big guns’ on the island – …
An epic tasting at Passage Rock, Waiheke Island Read More
It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to do a virtual tasting tour of a faraway destination, from the comfort of your own doorstep. In this case, from …
Top Italian wines roadshow with Gambero Rosso Read More
With Sicilian wines becoming increasingly well-regarded, not just amongst those who love Italian wines, but for anyone interested in fine wine – I jumped at the opportunity to try a …
Tasting Sicilian Etna Rosso wines Read More
From Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers – a selection of 2020 vintage Chardonnay – a stellar year – I’m expecting some superb wines in this collection, showing great regional – even sub-regional …
Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection 2021 Read More
One of the furthest-north vineyards I’ve visited is at Dancing Petrel up in Northland – where I visited Kim Gilkison after a tip-off from Rod McIvor at Marsden Estate (who …
Dancing Petrel Vineyard, Northland Read More