A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A single vineyard wine from the 5.6 hectare Fusilier vineyard – rolling northerly-facing terraces at the western end of Felton Rd in Bannockburn. A dark burgundy-purple colour in the glass. …
Two Paddocks ‘The Fusilier’ Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
This time of year calls for a trip out west to the annual release day of the latest single vineyard (and Estate) Chardonnays from Kumeu River. I’m fortunate that this …
Kumeu River 2024 Chardonnay releases Read More
A red wine, made from two-thirds Merlot and one third Malbec, from the Estate Vineyard on Waiheke Island, and a great vintage. A dense purple colour in the glass. Intense …
Cable Bay ‘Five Hills’ Merlot/Malbec 2020 Read More
It’s a sold-out event at the Glengarry Victoria Park store for tonights tasting through the ‘Stars of French Chardonnay’. I asked Nick from Glengarry – who has organised this evening …
‘Stars of French Chardonnay’ at Glengarry Read More
From their estate vineyards on the north-facing slopes of the Havelock Hills in Hawke’s Bay. A pale straw colour in the glass. Classic ‘Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay’ aromas rise with a …
Black Barn Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024 Read More
A wine from North Canterbury – the vineyard rests under its namesake, Mt. Beautiful. A deep garnet colour in the glass. The bouquet has plenty of subtle floral lift to …
Mt Beautiful Estate Pinot Noir 2020 Read More
A white wine blend, made at The Landing in the Bay of Islands, and only available at Kingi (in the bar and restaurant) at The Hotel Britomart – on tap. …
Kingi White 2025 Read More
A wine from Martinborough, in the Wairarapa wine region. A pale silvery-green colour in the glass. The perfume is instantly varietal, with pear, ginger, peach, nutmeg, nougat, incense, nutmeg and …
Palliser Estate Pinot Gris 2024 Read More
One of a range of Chardonnays made from their beautiful vineyards on the Purerua Peninsula in the Bay of Islands, in a very good, if low quantity, vintage. A translucent …
The Landing ‘Boathouse’ Chardonnay 2024 Read More
From the excellent 2021 vintage, this wine comes from the Waiheke Island with a great reputation for this varietal. A very bright magenta-purple in the glass. The bouquet is inviting, …
Passage Rock Reserve Syrah 2021 Read More