A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Čuvar Winery has announced that Dave Mackintosh has joined the team as Senior Winemaker, taking over from Michelle Richardson. Dave has been part of their group since January, but it …
Čuvar Winery appoints Dave Mackintosh as winemaker Read More
A Bordeaux-style blend from the ‘Gimblett Gravels’ vineyard in an exceptional vintage. The blend leads with 62% Merlot, then 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. A …
Craggy Range Sophia 2013 Read More
A Pinot Noir from their Gibbston vineyard that was established in 1999, in Central Otago. A Gold Medal winner at NZIWS in 2025. A dense ruby/burgundy colour in the glass. …
Cox’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
Grown in the Ohiti valley in western Hawkes Bay – the company have supplied fruit to several top local producers over the years, and are now aiming to ‘be responsible …
Kokako Farms ‘Awen’ Chardonnay 2024 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Wanaka – made from vines planted between 1982 and 1989. Tinker’s Field is a gentle, north facing slope in this immensely picturesque vineyard. A bright, vivid …
Rippon Tinker’s Field Pinot Noir 2022 Read More
Today I’m talking to Anne Escalle – the General Manager of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ. She was born in the Rhône Valley – in France into a family of …
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ with Anne Escalle Read More
Crossing Point is a label from Takapoto Estate, based on the banks of Lake Karapiro, in Waikato. Made from 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc – a wine that featured …
Crossing Point Rosé 2025 Read More
Lapostolle is a spectacular winery set in the Colchagua Valley, Chile. The vineyards in Alpalta are certified organic and biodynamic – the grapes made into wines by winemaker Andrea León …
Lapostolle Apalta 2020 Read More
This is the second half of another box full of vinous treasure that arrived from the team at Laithwaites last week. I do love the wines of Alsace, and whilst …
More spring delights from Laithwaites.co.nz Read More
One of the Escarpment single vineyard Pinot Noir expressions – this vineyard is on Cambridge Street in Martinborough – planted 35 years ago. An opaque mid-depth burgundy colour in the …
Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2016 Read More