A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Following the success, and notoriety, of the “Abyss” edition of Leclerc Briant Champagne, where bottles were submerged off the coast of France for ten months; LV by Louis Vavasour, from …
Louis Vavasour introduces Ocean-Aged Méthode Traditionnelle Read More
Using Syrah from the Hopesgrove vineyard in Hawke’s Bay in a natural style, and designed to be served lightly chilled. In the glass it is darker than a rosé – …
Aard ‘Le Petit’ Syrah 2023 Read More
A first release for this new label comes from the McCreanor Vineyard in Martinborough. A pale, lemon colour in the glass, with just a sheen of silvery metallic to the …
Oraterra Pinot Gris 2023 Read More
A wine from Oslavia in the Friuli region of Italy – next to the border with Slovenia. Made from Ribolla grapes fermented in Georgian amphorae buried underground, then aged in …
Gravner Ribolla Gialla 2013 Read More
A white wine made from a blend of two varietals – 80% Chardonnay and 20% Viognier. A pale green-straw colour in the glass. The perfume is quite lively and aromatic, …
Hopesgrove ‘Cumulus’ 2023 Read More
A first review of a wine I first tasted at the vineyard back in mid-2021 – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=3657. A dense ruby-purple in the glass. Very bright and aromatic on the nose, …
Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2016 Read More
A pale gold in the glass. The scent carries ripe, fresh flavours of lime, nectarine, green apple, almond, cardamom, tarragon, mandarin, vanilla nougat and wood smoke. Decent weight into the …
Delta Hatters Hill Chardonnay 2022 Read More
You might think that Christmas has sneaked up on us – but here’s something else – Chinese New Year is just around the corner! South Australian wine brand, Taylors, has …
Stunning Chinese New Year gift boxes for Taylors Read More
A wine from Central Otago, and specifically the Alexandra sub-region – from their Earnscleugh vineyard. A deep ruby colour in the glass. A bright and light perfume, showing red cherry, …
Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir 2008 Read More
Tasted at the recent Retrospective Tasting to as part of the celebrations for the 80th Anniversary. A murmur went around the room as the group discovered this wine to taste. …
Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2010 Read More