A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Just another night of apocalyptic rain in Auckland (I know who’d have thought it..?) sees my entrance to the rather elegant Northern Club in a state of distinctly non-elegance, giving …
An evening tasting of Fromm wines Read More
Domaine Rewa is a biodynamic 5.5 hectare vineyard located in the foothills of the Pisa Range in Central Otago. A vivid dark burgundy colour in the glass. Fresh and juicy …
Domaine Rewa Pinot Noir 2018 Read More
The personal ‘family project’ that Tim Turvey (of Clearview Estate) makes with daughters Katie and Gemma at Te Awanga in Hawke’s Bay. This 2021 version is made in barrels used …
Topsy Turvey Chardonnay 2021 Read More
It is mid-winter of 2023, on the day that Auckland passes it’s entire usual rainfall amount for the year. We take shelter in the laneway that houses the Morningcider Bar, …
WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – NZ Syrah Read More
The latest in the line up from Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel range where the winemakers take the chance to innovate. Except that with this new release they have travelled beyond …
Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Matured Shiraz Cabernet 2020 Read More
From the company vineyards in Northburn, Bannockburn and Waitaki. Very pale gold in the glass, with varietally-true and pure aromatics – pear, honey, baking spice, ginger, greengage and baguette crumb …
Te Kano Pinot Gris 2022 Read More
A pale green-gold in the glass. Powerfully aromatic, with white peach, lemon, baguette, pear, grapefruit, nougat, flinty stones and a little caramel. Tight and with a coiled power into the …
Bell Hill Chardonnay 2016 Read More
A new label from Austin Black – ex Terra Sancta and now winemaker at Prophet’s Rock with Paul Pujol. This, his side hustle with Pip Clarke, making two wines so …
Lateral – new label, new wines Read More
Valli ended up the 2022 harvest with two lots of botrytized Riesling fruit – one in the Waitaki and one in the Bannockburn. With the quantities being too small to …
Valli Late Harvest Riesling 2022 Read More
The 2021 Collection showcases exceptional quality with a range of styles that reflect the unique character of various Hawke’s Bay subregions and are a celebration of their rich winemaking heritage. …
Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection – the 2021s Read More