A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The sixth edition of The Tasting Table was convened this week – at local Asian-Fusion restaurant Big Fish Eatery in Penrose, Auckland. I had a great selection of wines to …
The Tasting Table – September 2026 Read More
A colleague in the industry (thanks Maxime) put me onto this new label from Marlborough that hadn’t crossed my path before. As busy people, it wasn’t possible to get to …
Brave Roots – a new label from Marlborough Read More
I recently had the chance to read a preview copy of the book from Destiny Bay founder Michael F. Spratt – a rollicking tale of how this excellent Waiheke wine …
Forged in Fire – a book review Read More
The last week of Winter brought a special event this week – an extra evening of The Tasting Table as I had been asked to present to a group at …
A one-off Tasting Table, at a special venue Read More
At the tasting session for The Real Review last week – in true WineFolio fashion, I failed to even make it to everyone to say Hello (which I do apologise …
TRR: Taste the Top Wineries – a review Read More
Mirae is the wine label that was started by the well-known international wine critic James Suckling (founder of JamesSuckling.com) after he bought a property with a vineyard attached in Martinborough. …
New releases from Mirae Read More
A release of wines from the first vintage that winemaker Ben Tombs has been at the helm, as well as a significant milestone for the company – their 25th vintage. …
Craggy Range – new releases Read More
The Two Terraces Vineyard held a Tasting in Auckland last week. I don’t know of any other vineyards that will host a showcase. Individual labels, or groups, or organisations, or …
Two Terraces Tasting 2026 Read More
The August edition of The Tasting Table was postponed by a week due to clashes in a busy wine events schedule in Auckland. Even then, it still manages to be …
The Tasting Table – August 2026 Read More
Gordon Russell spent over 30 years as the head winemaker at Hawke’s Bay’s Esk Valley winery, taking the helm in 1993 after joining as a cellar hand and assistant winemaker. …
An evening with Gordon Russell Read More