A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Marlborough wine, but from well south of the region at the coastal Kekerengu township. A jewel-like translucent garnet red colour in the glass. Raspberry, pomegranate, cranberry, souk spices, toffee …
Astrolabe ‘Sleepers Vineyard’ Kekerengu Pinot Noir 2023 Read More
A wine from a single estate owned by the Holdaway family in the Lower Wairau Valley, Marlborough. Part of the AMW Annual Collection 2024 – a selection of the best …
Pretty Paddock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A white wine from this estate in the Moutere sub-region of Nelson. A pale golden colour in the glass, with a perfume that is a little shy to reveal itself, …
Moutere Hills Chenin Blanc 2020 Read More
A Cabernet Sauvignon from Hawke’s Bay. Ollie Powrie is the winemaker, and the bottling is named after his brother, who famously helped press the last of the initial Chateau Garage …
Chateau Garage ‘Hugo’ 2023 Read More
A white wine using grapes sourced from the Rapaura sub-region of Marlborough. A silver-green colour in the glass. The fragrance has good varietal notes of pear, ginger, nectarine, grapefruit and …
Hunter’s Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
A wine from the Moutere sub-region of Nelson/Tasman. A golden glow in the glass, with aromas that follow that signature. Ripe flavours of peach, quince, lemon curd, nougat, vanilla and …
Rimu Grove Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A Chardonnay from Mendoza clone fruit in the Skeetfield vineyard in Dartmoor, Hawke’s Bay. An inviting bouquet, with just a hint of struck-match flintiness, then red apple, nectarine, beurre blanc, …
Tony Bish Skeetfield Chardonnay 2022 Read More
One of the sought-after Pinot Noirs from the iconic Bannockburn producer. A brooding, dark purple colour in the glass. The scent is alluring, with distinctive floral top notes of wisteria, …
Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2013 Read More
The top level Chardonnay from this producer based in Te Awanga, Hawke’s Bay. Area bright green-gold colour in the glass. The bouquet is complex and subtle, with a blend of …
Elephant Hill Salomé Chardonnay 2017 Read More
An aromatic white wine – a dry Gewurztraminer from this excellent producer in Alsace. A lemon-gold colour in the glass. The perfume has both power and subtlety. There is a …
Trimbach Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre Gewurztraminer 2013 Read More