A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
It all started with a kiss! A Stolen Kiss Rosé back in 2006, when winemaker Malcolm Francis-Rees “stole” some grapes that were destined for Rockburn’s flagship Pinot Noir and turned …
Daylight saving sees Rockburn release Stolen Kiss Read More
Rockburn Barrels Series; the name says it all really. Our friend Malcolm Rees-Francis, winemaker at Rockburn explains: “Every year we fill hundreds of French oak barrels with Pinot Noir, and every year …
Rockburn: Magical vintage sparks double Barrels release Read More
From this week, Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers are running a “Cellar Door” in the heart of Hastings located at the Corner of Warren & Heretaunga Streets (in the popular Heretaunga St …
Hawke’s Bay Wine Cellar Door opened in Hastings Read More
A wine that looks good, tastes good, and does good? Lawson’s Dry Hills have a new label for a range of wines aimed at consumers looking for 100% sustainable winemaking. …
New label for Lawson’s Dry Hills Read More
September 12 2020 will mark 25 years of iconic Church Road TOM winemaking, with the Hawke’s Bay winery releasing the latest vintages of two TOM wines; the 2016 TOM Merlot …
Church Road celebrate 25 years of TOM Read More
Before COVID-19, and the lockdown levels we all suffered through, I had plans – tickets even! – to visit North Canterbury on a Field Trip at the end of April. …
North Canterbury Wine Collective on Tour! Read More
An exciting day recently on the Escarpment Vineyard. With vineyard upgrades in progress, the team knew it was time to set out and find the bottle of sparkling wine planted alongside …
Amazing find at Escarpment vineyard Read More
Kumeu River today announced an introduction of a membership scheme. Every year the most anticipated release from Kumeu River are the Single Vineyard wines and in particular the Chardonnays. With Kumeu …
Kumeu River CRU Read More
Never afraid of doing things differently – Terra Sancta have just released the second edition of their multi-varietal wine “The Italian”. A Special release – so special there was no …
Terra Sancta “special release” wine – The Italian Read More
Foley Wines has announced a multi-million dollar development in Martinborough to begin construction later this year. The hospitality destination will be home to Foley Wines’ brands Te Kairanga, Martinborough Vineyard …
New wine (& gin) destination planned in Martinborough Read More