Month: November 2023

Valli Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 wine review

Valli Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 Read More

A wine from Waiheke Island, a colaboration between winemakers Heinrich Storm and Michael Wood. A pale straw colour in the glass with a generous riff of nectarine, lemon, hazelnut, red …

Stormwood Chardonnay 2022 Read More

A wine from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay, and the winner of the Trophy for ‘Other Red Varieties’ at The National Wine Awards Aotearoa this year. A dark garnet in …

Beach House Cabernet Franc 2021 Read More

A wine from the Immigrant’s Vineyard in Alexandra in Central Otago, put together by winemaker Antony Worch from Alexandra Vintners. A rich, salmon pink colour in the glass with equally …

Ruru Rosé 2023 Read More

From the iconic Seddon and Taylors Pass vineyards – in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, this was a Gold Medal winner at NZIWS this year. A mix of opulence and zestiness on …

Villa Maria Marlborough Reserve Pinot Gris 2021 Read More

The Waiheke label’s flagship red wine – made this year from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. A classic Bordeaux nose of blackcurrant, red plum, cacao, pencil shaving and cherry …

Mudbrick Vineyard ‘Velvet’ 2022 Read More

Still a relatively rare varietal in New Zealand, this Marlborough wine comes from a vineyard that was used as a camp for the Airforce in the Second World War. Translucent …

St Clair Pioneer Block 28 Camp Block Pinot Blanc 2020 Read More

A ‘lightning-strikes-twice’ wine – winning the Sauvignon Blanc trophy at NZIWS for the second year running in 2023. From the Awatere Valley, and showcasing those green herbal notes that are …

Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Read More