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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

This is the sixth CRU event, celebrating the release of the new wines from Kumeu River. As well as the 2025 Chardonnays, there is also the 2022 vintage of Rays …

Kumeu River – the 2025 releases Read More

In the next instalment in an occasional series here on WineFolio, where I’m looking at how wine moves around New Zealand – from retail, to online, to distribution, to marketing, …

A series: Selling wine in New Zealand – Part 8: Tim Fenwick – Three French Vines Read More

Luc Desbonnets planted vineyards on Waiheke Island in 2006, and by 2010, the first vintage of his Frenchmans Hill Estate wines were out in the market. Kiwi born, with French …

A Showcase of Frenchman’s Hill Estate Read More