A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The top-level single vineyard Syrah from this small producer in Hawke’s Bay. 2020 was an excellent vintage. A deep, slightly opaque, garnet red colour in the glass. The depth of …
Hopesgrove ‘Silver Lining’ Syrah 2020 Read More
What I think should be on your festive table this year (or on your Santa List!) We’re already one week deep into December! I don’t think I’ve ever written the …
The WineFolio Christmas Cracker 2024 Read More
As part of the 80 years Anniversary of the Brajkovich family at Kumeu River, it was a privilege to be invited to a retrospective tasting of their Chardonnays from across …
Kumeu River Retrospective Tasting Read More
A white wine blend – created (for the ‘24 vintage) from Pinot Gris, Viognier and Riesling. Blends of white grapes seem much more accepted in Europe – I’m thinking of …
Huia ‘Tangle’ 2024 Read More
A wine from the Churton vineyard in Marlborough, made by this excellent producer based in Rolleston. Created from 100% Petit Manseng – which is rare that there’s currently only 1ha …
A Thousand Gods ‘No Devices’ 2023 Read More
A Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, using fruit from vineyards in the Wairau Valley, and a portion from the Auntsfield vineyard specifically. A very pale straw colour, with a touch of green …
Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A wine from this small producer in North Canterbury – made from Abel clone Pinot Noir. There is a touch of carbonic fermentation and whole bunch character here, with raspberry, …
Bryterlater ‘Ernest’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
A Prosecco from Marlborough using the Méthode Traditionnelle and the traditional Glera grape varietal. A small family producer – and new label – from Ben and Helen McLauchlan. A very …
Balvonie Marlborough Prosecco Méthode Traditionnelle 2023 Read More
An organic wine from Marlborough- the labelling is also quite beautiful. A pale slate-green colour in the glass. It doesn’t have that slap-across-the face green attack of signature Marlborough Sav; …
Huia Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
It is my last shift at Vic Road Wine Bar & Cellar when I get to catch up with Richard Ellis of The Marlborist. He and I have a history …
Latest Releases from The Marlborist Read More