A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
From a Grand Cru vineyard overlooking Ribeauville in Alsace, opened at 18 years of age. An light amber-gold in the glass, with a decadent set of aromas that take in …
Louis Sipp Grand Cru Pinot Gris ‘Kirchberg De Ribeauville’ 2004 Read More
A wine from one of the Marlborough pioneers, winning a gold medal at the NZIWS this year. Palest lemon-green in the glass, with a bold, punchy nose full of ripe …
Hunter’s Chardonnay 2019 Read More
I’m at Dry River on an afternoon visit as part of the ‘Pinot Day’ weekend extravganaza. On our side there’s John Ingles, Gabor Sarescky and Curt Thomas – and we’re …
A visit to Dry River Estate, Martinborough Read More
Rather confidently labelled as ‘How wine should be’ – this is Pinot Noir from an organic vineyard in Nelson, made with no additions – zero sulphur, fining or filtration, and …
Tincan ‘Cult Crimson’ 2018 Read More
A vivid golden-green in the glass; showing complex aromas of green apple, pineapple, lemongrass, sorrel and jalapeno, and a floral orange blossom lift. The palate is succulent, concentrated, with peach, …
Greywacke Wild Sauvignon 2019 Read More
A Marlborough wine with a great pedigree – the latest version winning the Trophy at NZIWS this year. This one with a few years under its belt. Golden straw coloured …
Johanneshof Gewürztraminer 2014 Read More
A Martinborough region wine, showing earthy, savoury notes over bold aromatics of dark plum, cherry, walnut and boysenberry. A solid backbone of oak, fine, tea-stained tannins with a little grip, …
Butterworth Layline Pinot Noir 2020 Read More
A deep ruby, flashes of both cardinal red and magenta at the edges. Vivid ‘pinosity’ on the nose, with aromatics of crushed thyme, raspberry, dark cherry, mocha, blueberry and a …
Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2008 Read More
I’ve long been a fan of the wine – despite not really drinking that much of it – a bottle here and there, since I’ve lived away from Europe; but …
A tasting of Brunello di Montalcino Read More
A Sauternes – Premier Grand Cru Classé – to match with a Tarte Tatin at the weekend. A light golden butter colour in the glass, with aromatics that are both …
Chateau de Rayne Vigneau 1990 Read More