A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, one of two expressions from this family-run producer. A translucent silvery green colour in the glass. Vibrantly aromatic, showing blackcurrant, lemon, grapefruit, ginger, peach and …
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More
A Pinot Noir made in Martinborough, by local label Nga Waka – winner of a Gold Medal at the 2025 NZ International Wine Show. A bright mid-depth ruby red colour …
Three Paddles Martinborough Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
A wine from Central Otago – usually from the Pisa and Bendigo subregions. A blushing coral pink colour in the glass. Vibrantly aromatic, with strawberry, watermelon, red apple, peach and …
Saddleback Rosé 2023 Read More
A sparkling wine from Marlborough that has a lot going for it – a ‘vintage’ wine made using the Méthode Traditionnelle and the Glera grape varietal that is the key …
Balvonie Marlborough Prosecco 2024 Read More
Welcome to the end of the year round up where I look at my ten favourite wines of the year. This is what I consider to be the best of …
The best wines of the Year – 2025 Read More
The first Central Otago Chardonnay release from this excellent producer – the fruit coming from the Highgrange Vineyard, an elevated site on Mt. Pisa; after a few vintages of releasing …
Valli ‘Mawson’ Chardonnay 2023 Read More
A new tasting of a wine I’ve tried a few times – first at the vineyard, and then a review a year ago – https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=11812. The bottle today is at …
Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2016 Read More
A white wine from Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland. A mid-weight golden-green in the glass – showing some depth of colour with age. The bouquet is quite …
Goldie Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2015 Read More
Tonight is quite the line-up of Champagne from the great houses – just in time for Christmas. Rarely do you get to have a sit-down tasting through such a quality …
A ‘Champagne Icons’ tasting at Glengarry Read More
A Marlborough wine, using fruit sourced from the Wairau and Awatere valleys. Winner of a Gold medal at the NZ International Wine Show 2025. A pale silvery-green colour in the …
Sileni Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Read More