A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Viognier from their biodynamic grower in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, made at their base in Canterbury. A brilliant gold in the glass, with a perfume that has a lift …
A Thousand Gods ‘A Boat in the Woods’ 2023 Read More
From the Blind River sub-region of Marlborough, in a vintage described by the producers as “one of the best in a decade” – a wine that has won many medals …
Summerhouse Pinot Gris 2023 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine, from this producer that has a wide range and is highly regarded for their aromatics, winning many medals and trophies. A dozen years in bottle, but …
Askerne Viognier 2012 Read More
The top level Chardonnay from this producer – hand-picked fruit from mostly the Te Awanga vineyard, with an addition of 2% from Bridge Pa. A bright, translucent golden colour in …
Elephant Hill Salomé Chardonnay 2022 Read More
This is the one. This vintage of this wine took out the “World’s best Pinot Noir Trophy” at the prestigious London International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 2017. Planted …
Takapoto Estate Pinot Noir 2012 Read More
A single vineyard wine from the Upper Awatere in Marlborough. A bright lemon-green colour in the glass. Equally bright are the aromatic scents of peach, lemon zest, grapefruit, breadcrumb, and …
Tohu Whenua Awa Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A wine from the Waitaki Valley in North Otago. The colour is a pale green, with flashes of lemon yellow as you swirl. So youthful and energy-packed, the scent is …
Valli Waitaki Valley Chardonnay 2023 Read More
The Fusilier Vineyard is named after Major Dermot Neill – owner Sam Neill’s father – a soldier in the Royal Irish Fusilier Regiment. A 5.6 hectare site of north-facing terraces …
Two Paddocks The Fusilier Pinot Noir 2015 Read More
A wine from Martinborough – the vineyard has free-draining gravels on the Martinborough Terrace, which it needed in 2022 as a ‘rainfall event of biblical proportions’ threatened the crop in …
Luna ‘Eclipse’ Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A wine from Martinborough, but one you won’t find any more – tasted on an evening with a theme of “lost labels”. A dense burgundy red in the glass. A …
Canadoro Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Read More