A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
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
Nebbiolo is one of those grape varietals that has an effect on winelovers that goes beyond rational responses. You may enjoy a glass of Merlot, or Sauvignon Blanc – but …
Around the World in 80 grapes – Nebbiolo Read More
Nebbiolo is rare in New Zealand – this one is from a single vineyard in Marlborough. A dense ruby purple colour in the glass. A pop of pippy, sappy fruit …
Rock Ferry ‘The Corners Vineyard’ Nebbiolo 2019 Read More
An unusual varietal to be found growing in New Zealand – this one comes from the top terrace of the Askerne vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. A pale, translucent ruby colour …
Askerne Barbera 2024 Read More