A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
If you’ve ever clinked glasses at brunch or popped a bottle for a chill night in, chances are you’ve enjoyed Prosecco – the light, crisp, budget-friendly, sparkling wine that’s become …
Around the World in Eighty Grapes – Glera Read More
A Chardonnay from handpicked fruit grown on the Purerua Peninsula in the Bay of Islands, although this was a tricky vintage. Winner of a Gold medal at the New Zealand …
The Landing Chardonnay 2023 Read More
This Top 10 Tasting at WineFolio was the first time I’ve introduced a feature that I’ve talked about several times in the past. I asked producers who were happy to …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 over 10’ Tasting – Syrah 10+ years on Read More
Here, in New Zealand there are great hopes for Syrah. The world loves our Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and the best-recognised red variety is arguably Pinot Noir. Unlike the wide swathes …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Syrah Read More
New Zealand’s wine scene is getting a serious refresh, thanks to a new wave of small, independent producers popping up around the country. You’ll find their bottles on the shelves …
A closer look at Unkel wines Read More
A wine from the Estate vineyard at Roys Hill in the Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. The perfume starts with a nip of struck-match reductivity that gives way to …
Stonecroft Old Vine Chardonnay 2019 Read More
A wine from Matakana, north of Auckland. Single-varietal bottlings of Cabernet Franc are something of a rarity in New Zealand, but can be real discoveries since the grape is fairly …
Yakutin ‘Old Chimney’ 2020 Read More
A white wine from the Ashmore Vineyard in Marlborough. A deep golden colour in the glass, with a little green to the rim and just a hint of hazy opacity. …
Colere Holon Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A white wine from Marlborough. A pale green and gold colour in the glass. Brightly scented with aromas of pineapple, passionfruit, lemon, white peach, cucumber and a sweet pea floral …
Auntsfield ‘Natures Path’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A Chardonnay made from the oldest Mendoza Chardonnay vines on the Clearview Estate at Te Awaanga, in Hawke’s Bay. A pale golden colour with a green tinge to the edges. …
Clearview ‘Endeavour’ Chardonnay 2019 Read More