A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Made by Forrest in Marlborough, a naturally lower alcohol wine (at 9%) from one of the low-alcohol (and screwcaps, incidentally) pioneers. Bright, pale green-yellow with an appealing bouquet of fresh …
The Doctors’ Riesling 2018 Read More
An occasional series where we corner the best of New Zealand’s winemaking talent. In the spotlight today: Matt Dicey. So, has your world changed a bit since Foley? Yes and No. I’ve …
Winemaker Series – Matt Dicey Read More
Dark carmine red in the glass, with a ripe and inviting fragrance. On the nose there is a top note of spring flowers, with smoky mushroom and minerality mingling with …
Kalex Pinot Noir 2017 Read More
At WineFolio we’re really thrilled for the arrival of the top quality chardonnays from the stellar 2019 vintage – but a review must note these are likely to be in …
Helio Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019 Read More
From one of Marlborough’s best known and regarded vineyards, a single vineyard wine of some distinction. A light straw yellow, brilliant and shining in the glass. Cashew, peach ice cream …
Giesen Clayvin single vineyard Chardonnay 2015 Read More
Whilst I’ve been to Martinborough a couple of times, a really thorough examination is well overdue. WineFolio is definitely planning a “Field Trip” to the region for later this year …
Julicher Estate wines – 18.04.2020 Read More
It’s always interesting to do a tasting of a range of wines from one Estate – like you would if you visited the Cellar Door. It helps you feel the …
Carrick Tasting 16.04.20 Read More
From the stellar 2017 vintage in Central; a blend of regional fruit, made by Grant Taylor. Deep and enticing ruby colour, radiating scents of red cherry, cola and doris plum. …
SOHO ‘McQueen’ Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017 Read More
I, for one, am really enjoying this flush of ‘online tastings’ that has developed during our enforced Covid-19 Level 4 Lockdown. The latest was an early evening session with MW …
Smith & Sheth CRU wines – online tasting 09.04.2020 Read MoreOne of New Zealand’s great white wines, from a single vineyard site in Hawke’s Bay Pale yellow, lightening to lime green at the edges. An intense, powerful bouquet of pear, …
Villa Maria Keltern Chardonnay 2018 Read More