A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
One of three single block Pinot Noirs, Slapjack Block is located in the heart of the Terra Sancta Estate – the oldest vines in Bannockburn, planted in clay soils in …
Terra Sancta ‘Slapjack Block’ Pinot Noir 2015 Read More
According to Te Motu “In Maori legend, Tipua is a shape-shifter. The Tipua wine is only made in an exceptional vintage and only then when one variety from that vintage …
Te Motu Tipua 2019 Read More
I’m sitting in the beautiful room at Greenhough cellar door, and it is quite a lovely early afternoon as well – despite last night’s rain in Nelson. I’m here to …
Winemaker series: Andrew Greenhough Read More
Made by Duncan Savage, using a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, often with smaller amounts of other whites from the Western Cape in South Africa – the blend of …
Savage White 2023 Read More
Since the inception of the series, I have had the opportunity to review the ‘Rohe’ series from Rapaura Springs in Marlborough. They now sport a re-designed gorgeous and distinctive gold …
Rapaura Springs ‘Rohe – Blind River’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
The 2025 vintage at Rockburn marks a major milestone for Central Otago winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis, who celebrates his 20th vintage at Rockburn. His journey began far from the vineyard rows …
20 years for Rockburn winemaker in 2025 vintage Read More
From their single-vineyard site in Bendigo. 50% Clone 5, 41% Clone 777 and 9% Abel, with a small amount of whole bunch in the ferments. The top-level Pinot Noir from …
Misha’s Vineyard ‘Verismo’ Pinot Noir 2019 Read More
The latest vintage from Ollie Powrie’s garage in Hawke’s Bay, again using fruit from the Lyon’s Vineyard. Golden-green in the glass, with more volume of the nose than previous vintages. …
Chateau Garage Chardonnay 2023 Read More
Winner of many awards in the last decade for the varietal, and this ten year old version is especially true to style and signature. Pale gold in the glass, with …
Falconhead Viognier 2014 Read More
The top-level white wine from Man O’ War on Waiheke Island. Quite a bold golden hue in the glass. An intense and rich bouquet, showing grapefruit, quince, vanilla, peach, cashew …
Man O’ War Mathilde Chardonnay 2020 Read More