A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Methode Traditionelle wine, made in the Champagne style – under license from the Deutz house in Champagne. From grapes in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, and from a single year – …
Deutz Marlborough Prestige Cuvée 2017 Read More
A rosé from Pinot Noir in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough. Named after Eradus owners Hanna and Michiel’s daugher Sadie. A delightful pale raspberry colour in the glass. Perfumed with redcurrant, …
Eradus Sadie Rosé 2019 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay – from one of the region’s premier vineyards and the local ‘Chardonnay expert’ producer (it’s all he makes). A vibrant lemon-green hue in the glass. A …
Tony Bish Skeetfield Chardonnay 2016 Read More
Starting off 2023 with a selection of new stuff to try from Laithwaites. The last year was punctuated by these ace boxes of discovery, and I’m more than happy to …
New Year, new box from Laithwaites! Read More
A wine from Hawke’s Bay, in a vintage that will be remembered for COVID-19 but also for its excellent quality. A bright copper-yellow in the glass, with aromatics that reflect …
The Hunting Lodge Oak-spoken Chardonnay 2020 Read More
Made from Waiheke and Ponui Islands fruit – a Bordeaux style blend with a swag of Cabernet Franc plus Malbec, Merlot and a little Petit Verdot. Dark and brooding in …
Man O’ War Island Blend 2019 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine – mostly from the Howard’s Vineyard on the old tidal estuary at Bay View. A very pale gold colour with an exhuberant, flinty aroma filled with …
Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay 2016 Read More
Sherry, from Jerez in Spain, of course – and Pedro Ximénez is typically one of the darkest and sweetest styles. This one a winner os so many awards, including the …
Lustau Pedro Ximénez San Emilio Read More
In the first week of December 2022, I hosted the last of our Top 10 tastings for the year – Sparkling wines. The results are here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=7313 and it …
On Prosecco Read More