A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Every so often, a vintage emerges that could define a wine region’s legacy. In Hawke’s Bay, murmurs are growing that 2025 may be one of those years – potentially rivaling …
Could this be The One? Hawke’s Bay eyes an exceptional vintage Read More
A fairly hard-to-find wine – Paritua generally make it for the Hawke’s Bay Charity Auction, with some also set aside for Wine Club members… so not something you’re likely to …
Paritua Platinum Cabernet Franc 2015 Read More
A single vineyard wine, from Bendigo on the shores of Lake Dunstan in Central Otago. One of four Pinot Noirs in their range, this wine is destined for the on-premise …
Misha’s Vineyard ‘Cantata’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
Made from 20-year old vines in the Apple Valley vineyard just south-west Mapua in the Tasman region. A medium golden-straw colour in the glass, with just touches of green at …
Sheild Riesling 2023 Read More
Today is the day to celebrate one of the country’s great wine styles – our Méthode Traditionnelle sparklers. Held annually on the last Friday of March each year, we toast …
Celebrating Méthode Marlborough Day Read More
A red wine from Matakana – a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec from their sloping north-facing vineyard of 1.5 acres. A dark, inky purple colour in the glass. …
Gillman 2009 Read More
An opportunity arose to re-taste a wine, from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay, that I first tried back in 2022 – and see what effect a couple more years …
Trinity Hill ‘Prison Block’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Read More
A Rosé from Pinot Noir, grown on a single vineyard in Bendigo, Central Otago. A delicately pale coral pink in the glass, with a blooming bouquet that is quite varietal …
Misha’s Vineyard ‘The Soloist’ Pinot Noir Rosé 2024 Read More
A pale, silvery lemon-green colour in the glass. A bright and ripe perfume shows apricot, lemon peel, ginger, green apple, honey, sliced fennel and jasmine florals. Off-dry into the palate, …
Bald Hills ‘Last Light’ Riesling 2022 Read More
At the top of the Mt Maude vineyard, there are six rows of Dijon clone Pinot Noir clones – planted for each of the six grandchildren of owner’s Dawn and …
Maude ‘Kid’s Block’ Pinot Noir 2023 Read More