A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From a couple of sites in Hawke’s Bay comes this pale gold coloured Chardonnay, bursting with perfumes of flinty mineral, apricot, brioche, lemon peel and caramel. Dry, with a dashing …
Te Awanga Quarter Acre Chardonnay 2018 Read More
Pale gold in the glass. On the nose is granny smith, apricot, lime and orange peel, with a chalky minerality and a sweet almond note. Take a sip though, and …
Astrolabe ‘Grovetown Spatlese’ Riesling 2020 Read More
After your exertions in the middle of the island and the Onetangi Valley’s plethora of attractions, it is now time to head east and explore the less-populated side of Waiheke. …
Waiheke Island – part 3 Read More
A new wine in the Icon series from Askerne – this one commemorates Dr John Loughlin – and the wines he crafted when owning Waimarama Estate Winery. An opaque, dark …
Askerne ‘Dr John’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot 2020 Read More
From Estate vineyards on Waiheke Island – a red blend with Merlot leading the way, with Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in support. An inkily dark garnet red in …
Tantalus Estate Reserve ‘Evoque’ 2016 Read More
A big Italian wine, perfect for our Saturday night spaghetti with beef ragu. Dense claret colour in the glass, brooding and bloody. Intensely bright and aromatic on the nose, perfumed …
Poggia Civetta Chianti Classico Reserva 2016 Read More
From the Wrekin vineyard slopes, hand-picked and a portion barrel-fermented. A delicately pale green-gold colour in the glass, and with an aromatic nose that is filled with granny smith apple, …
Astrolabe Wrekin Chenin Blanc 2020 Read More
From the Nelson region, and a small family-run coastal vineyard overlooking the Tasman Sea. Brilliant pale golden yellow in the glass, with a ripe, spiced perfume of white peach, apple, …
Kina Beach Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2015 Read More
A white wine from Sicily, made from Grillo and Malvasia grapes – two Italian varieties which I have enjoyed in the past. Hazelnut, mandarin, red apple, apricot and nashi pear …
Cantine Pellegrino Diantha 2019 Read More
If you love Nebbiolo then you are probably a fan of Barbaresco, from Piedmont, the grape’s spiritual home. A lighter, brilliant and translucent carmine colour, with a radiant nose filled …
Terre da Vino Barbaresco 2016 Read More