A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The fruit for this Central Otago Pinot Noir comes from the company Bannockburn vineyards – 84% from Felton Terraces and 16% from Cairmuir. A deep burgundy-ruby colour in the glass. …
Mora Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
A traditional Tuscan wine, from the Castellina area of Chianti – old vineyards, and this wine from the time when the Lucherini Bandini family owned the land (it is now …
Tenuta Villa Rosa Chianti Classico 1985 Read More
From a couple of blocks in the Seaview Vineyard in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. A dark ruby-burgundy in the glass. Good varietally-specific aromas of black cherry, bramble and raspberry overlaid with …
Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 Read More
A grape varietal that has a home in Spain, and in particular in the great wines of Rioja. Although it is a rare find in New Zealand, the bottles that …
Trinity Hill Tempranillo 2022 Read More
A Spanish blend of Mencia (55%), Brancellao (35%) and Espadeiro (10%) varietals from Rías Baixas in Galicia – a region better known for its whites. A bright garnet colour in …
Destinos Cruzados ‘As Regadas’ Mencía-Brancellao-Espadeiro 2016 Read More
A fair, warm summer evening seemed a fitting time to take a stroll into town and indulge in some of Spain’s finer wines. Now, regulars may remember that Spain is …
To Spain (for the evening) Read More
A wine from Martinborough – only in tiny quantities, made in the best years. An opaque ruby-garnet mid-depth red in the glass. An effusive volume to the bouquet that is …
Ma Maison Reserve ‘Cuvee Tristan’ Pinot Noir 2010 Read More
A wine with fruit sourced from Hawke’s Bay, and the sensational 2020 vintage, from this Wairarapa producer. A bright pale green-straw colour in the glass with a lively, youthful perfume …
Matahiwi Estate ‘Holly’ Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Central Otago. A vibrant burgundy colour in the glass. Pinot should be a ‘mid-weight, aromatic red’ and this does that job very well, with a varietally …
Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir 2021 Read More
From one of the oldest vineyards in Tasmania, overlooking historic Marion Bay. A deep ruby-burgundy colour in the glass. Bold and smoky aromas of blackberry, cherry and elderberry, with black …
Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2012 Read More