A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
It is a fine Autumn morning as the sun comes up, to see me driving through the rolling hills of the Waikato towards the eastern coast of New Zealand. A …
Gisborne – tasting through the region – part 1 Read More
The 2025 vintage at Rockburn marks a major milestone for Central Otago winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis, who celebrates his 20th vintage at Rockburn. His journey began far from the vineyard rows …
20 years for Rockburn winemaker in 2025 vintage Read More
This is my first Tasting at Glengarry for the year. Nick and Jarrod are the hosts for an intimate evening, down at the Victoria Park store. Zack from the Jervois …
Domaine Parent – a fine wine evening at Glengarry Read More
I’m passing through North Canterbury to return my hire car to the airport and fly back to Auckland after a ten-day “Field trip”. With only time to squeeze in one …
A visit to Waipara to see James Opie and David Collins Read More
If you’re making plans to travel to New Zealand’s new ‘Great Wine Capital’ – Hawke’s Bay – in the near future, then why not spend a day with one of …
Gordon Russell Wine Read More
The 2024 Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) Annual Collection was released in October last year, so it is fair to say that it’s been a while arriving at WineFolio Towers for …
Tasting the Appellation Marlborough Wine Annual Collection 2024 Read More
Spearheaded by Central Otago Winegrowers Association (COWA), Central Otago’s organic wine movement, has reached a memorable milestone: 30% of the region’s vineyard area is now certified organic. This is the …
Central Otago Organic Research Project Read More
A visit today, on a beautiful sunny early summer afternoon, to the shore of Karapiro in the Waikato – and to Takapoto Estate. The estate is set up to be …
A visit to Takapoto Estate Read More
What a great start to January of 2025. Fifteen wines in a box delivered to the door from www.laithwaites.co.nz. Mostly red wines this time around, but with a couple of …
A New Years box from Laithwaites – pt. 1 Read More
I had an idea to get into some 1999 vintage wines before the end of the year – so they are still “25 year olds”. I get the feeling that …
Party like it’s 1999 Read More