A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The 2021 Collection showcases exceptional quality with a range of styles that reflect the unique character of various Hawke’s Bay subregions and are a celebration of their rich winemaking heritage. …
Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection – the 2021s Read More
A public tasting in Auckland’s leafy suburbs last night offered a real treat – a chance to taste through the Ata Rangi individual vineyard selection Pinot Noirs – that have …
The Ata Rangi Vineyard Selection 2020 Pinot Noirs Read More
A single vineyard wine from Dry River Road in Martinborough. Wild-fermented Sauvignon Blanc with a portion barrel-fermented in new oak. Pale gold in the glass, with a fresh perfume of …
Groves Blanc Fumé 2020 Read More
A first look at the new Gamay Noir from Te Kano also gives the opportunity to take a quick taste through some other current releases with Joe Chen from Te …
Current releases from Te Kano Read More
From an Italian-varietal specialist and pioneer in Matakana – the 2021 edition of Volare has 30% Dolcetto and 70% Sangiovese in their entry-level blend. A vibrant ruby-purple in the glass, …
Heron’s Flight ‘Volare’ 2021 Read More
It’s a beautiful morning for a visit – just after the celebrations for Felton Road’s 25th Anniversary – and I start with a walk in the vineyards. My colleague Curt …
A morning at Felton Road, Bannockburn Read More
From the Basket Ranges sub-region of Adelaide Hills – a melange of varietals – Grenache, Gewürztraminer, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Syrah. The white-on-yellow label is almost impossible to …
Ochota barrels ‘Texture like Sun’ Sector red 2021 Read More
From a label that has pioneered picking varietals from the best locations in the country, comes this Hawke’s Bay wine from the “Select Vineyards” range. The COVID-hit 2020 vintage did …
Coopers Creek ‘Chalk Hill’ Viognier 2020 Read More
The new vintage of this wine from Kumeu – the ‘Estate’ is a benchmark NZ Chardonnay. Pale lemon-green in the glass, with a bright and effusive perfume. Just a tickle …
Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A wine from Bordeaux that both Robert Parker Jnr and James Suckling gave a 100/100 score – opened by a friend for a great evening with food to match. An …
Chateau Clinet 1989 Read More