A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
After a session earlier in the year at Trinity Hill with Warren and Cara, it was a priority to come back next time and talk to Lorraine and Warren about …
Winemaker series: Lorraine Leheny & Warren Gibson of Bilancia Read More
Meeting up with Olly and Amy from Halcyon Days in the trendy part of Hastings at Cupple Café, I do start off with a little apprehension.. WineFolio: I’ve heard you …
Winemaker series: Amy & Olly – Halcyon Days Read More
Wine Folio: Mission is one of my favourite places. I remember coming here early on when we’d moved here from the UK in 2003, and just thinking what a fabulous …
Winemaker series: Paul Mooney Read More
When I dropped into Finer Wines recently and talked about a visit to Gladstone with Jim, he suggested a visit to Johner was essential, but that I should also definitely …
Winemaker series: Jannine Rickards Read More
It is now 40 years since Clive Paton, the founder of Ata Rangi, bought 5 hectares of bare land in the village of Martinborough with the idea to create a …
Winemaker series: Helen Masters Read More
Towards the end of last year I picked up a couple of Hawke’s Bay wines simply because the label caught my eye. These were a pair of bottles from Zaria …
Winemaker series: Bryce Edmonds Read More
During a recent flying visit to Wairarapa, I dropped in to see Larry McKenna – a man who helped put Martinborough on the world stage; first with his work at …
Winemaker series: Larry McKenna Read More
One of the labels that has been on my radar for a while now – not just because friends will often say to me “David, have you tried this Elephant …
Winemaker series: Steve Skinner Read More
I arrange to meet Tony at the Urban Winery early one morning, and even by my standards the previous night had been entertaining, so we decide it’s a little early …
Winemaker series: Tony Bish Read More
I’m a big fan of the rich, generous wines from Bridge Pa fruit, and I’m pleased to make it over to Paritua, one of the mainstays of the region, for …
Winemaker series: Jason Stent Read More