A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Following the success, and notoriety, of the “Abyss” edition of Leclerc Briant Champagne, where bottles were submerged off the coast of France for ten months; LV by Louis Vavasour, from …
Louis Vavasour introduces Ocean-Aged Méthode Traditionnelle Read More
What I think should be on your festive table this year (or on your Santa List!) We’re already one week deep into December! I don’t think I’ve ever written the …
The WineFolio Christmas Cracker 2024 Read More
As part of the 80 years Anniversary of the Brajkovich family at Kumeu River, it was a privilege to be invited to a retrospective tasting of their Chardonnays from across …
Kumeu River Retrospective Tasting Read More
It is my last shift at Vic Road Wine Bar & Cellar when I get to catch up with Richard Ellis of The Marlborist. He and I have a history …
Latest Releases from The Marlborist Read More
I was very interested to see a particular email when it popped in recently – about a new producer in Marlborough, who was making Prosecco! I probably pay a bit …
Balvonie – a new label from Marlborough Read More
Regular readers may know that I recently spent some time in Europe – the website wasn’t updated for several weeks. One of the places I was travelling through was Tuscany. …
A trip to Tuscany Read More
Working together, a Master of Wine – Sophie Parker-Thomson, and Master of Science – Matt Thomson, make wines under the Blank Canvas brand. Organised by Eurovintage, and hosted in the …
A Masterclass with Blank Canvas Read More
Esses Estate is the only vineyard in the Kaikoura township, sitting at the base of Mt Fyffe. The 20-year old vines in their small 1.5ha vineyard sit in stony soils …
Esses Estate – Méthode Traditionnelle from Kaikoura Read More
It has been a fairly busy month for WineFolio. Whilst it might be ‘Dry July’ for people who buy into that sort of thing, and the reports of hospitality venues …
A winter wonderland box from Laithwaites Read More
Ollie Powrie has some new wines, building on his excellent start from the previous vintages I’d tasted in September ‘23 – see here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=9279 Lulu Rosé 2023 is a …
New releases from Chateau Garage Read More