A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
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
From Bendigo in Central Otago. A pale, coppery golden green in the glass. The bouquet shows aromas of blackcurrant, grapefruit, dried apple, passionfruit, liquorice, boxwood and lemon peel. A dry …
Misha’s Vineyard ‘The Starlet’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
The first white varietal I’ll be looking at on this trip around the wide world of grapes is Chenin Blanc. Known for it’s versatility, capable of producing wines with such …
Around the world in eighty grapes – Chenin Blanc Read More
Made by David & Nadia Sadie from a range of vineyards with iron, schist and clay soils in Swartland, South Africa. Pale golden straw colour in the glass. A little …
David & Nadia Chenin Blanc 2021 Read More
A Pinot Blanc from south-facing, red volcanic soil slopes of Monzoccolo in the Terlano DOC, Alto Adige – imported by Sapori d’Italia to New Zealand. A pale straw colour in …
Cantina Terlan ‘Vorberg’ Pinot Bianco 2021 Read More
Labelled as a ‘wine-based beverage with added flavours and colour’. The grapes were grown in the Murray Valley of north west Victoria. A small addition of a naturally-derived flavour was …
Brown Brothers Ginger & Lime Spritz NV Read More