A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
New Zealand winemaking has come a long way in a very short period of time. In the space of a couple of generations, New Zealand’s winemaking regions now produce wines …
‘Ruled by Flavour’ A Taste of South Australia Read More
A light, vibrant tone of ruby red in the glass, with enticing aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, white pepper, vanilla and blood orange. Medium bodied – showing plenty of personality – …
D’Arenberg ‘The Custodian’ McLaren Vale Grenache 2019 Read More
A pale green-straw colour in the glass, with prickly, zesty aromatics of mandarin, blanched almond, lime, dried peach and lemon blossom. A lightness of touch and an initial song of …
Kusuda Riesling 2021 Read More
A new release from Rockburn with a focus on specific sites or clones within the vineyard. As winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis says “All grapes are picked. Not all are chosen”. Both …
Rockburn ‘The Chosen’ Pinot Noirs of 2021 Read More
A family of avid German wine lovers has purchased On Giants’ Shoulders and appointed one of New Zealand’s most respected winemaking teams to take over the reins. Braden and Gabe …
New team at On Giants’ Shoulders Read More
A return to one of my wines of the year from 2021 – a Chardonnay that has ranked amongst my favourite New Zealand versions since the introduction of this single …
Church Road 1 Chardonnay 2021 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay blend of Chardonnay from their vineyards plus some Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc from Maraekakaho – banged together to make an ideal crisp summer white – something …
Village Vineyards Sunset Pool 2021 Read More
Made from what seems like quite exotic varietals to us in New Zealand – Cinsault, Sangiovese and Sagrantino, and with one of those creatively crazy D’Arenberg names on the label. …
D’Arenberg Stephanie the Gnome with Rose coloured glasses 2021 Read More
A single-variety wine from Hawke’s Bay, grown in their stony, sandy river terrace vineyard. Showing good varietal typicity, with that ‘Franc funk’ smoky and earthy character to the fore. A …
Askerne Cabernet Franc 2021 Read More
If you haven’t seen these two articles in conversation recently with Simon Swa and Hugh Crichton at Elephant Hill, do have a look – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=6609 and https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=6400. The company is …
Elephant Hill ‘Stone’ Syrah, Merlot & Cabernet Franc Read More