A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
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
A biodynamic-certified producer. Bellivière owns and farms 18 hectares across 60 parcels in 5 villages in the Jasnières and Coteaux-du-Loir appellations. Starting with this 2022, this Chenin Blanc wine is …
Domaine de Bellivière ‘Prémices’ Coteaux du Loir 2022 Read More
It isn’t easy to find straight Cabernet Franc bottlings – but here is one using fruit from the well-regarded Howell Family Vineyard in Hawke’s Bay; and in a great vintage …
Sam Harrop Grand Amateur ‘Merchant’ Cabernet Franc 2021 Read More
A wine from Nelson at the top of the South island, NZ. A bright green-gold colour in the glass. Plush with a ripe fruit basket of golden apricot, quince and …
Waimea Riesling 2021 Read More
A wine from Central Otago from the 4 hectare vineyard block on Penkridge Farm. A light coral pink colour in the glass, with bright and vibrant aromas of cherry, cranberry, …
Penkridge Farm Pinot Noir Rosé 2024 Read More
The top of the range Bordeaux style blend from Villa Maria, in a spectacular vintage for Hawke’s Bay reds. Grown on the Gimblett Gravels (Ngakirikiri means “the gravels”) with 97% …
Villa Maria Ngakirikiri 2013 Read More