A riesling from a region that has long been well-regarded for the varietal – having won awards stretching back decades. A pale gold, with touches of green to the rim. …

A Pinot Noir from the Wanaka sub-region of Central Otago. A dense, dark ruby colour in the glass. Perfumed with redcurrant, cranberry and cherry fruits, mingling with toasted sourdough, black …

A white wine wine from Hawke’s Bay that was never released to the public, but one that I see, personally, as a precursor to the excellent Viognier in the Topsy …

A wine from one of Marlborough’s best known hillside vineyards. A dark purple colour in the glass. Youthful aromas speak clearly of Pinot varietal – cherry, raspberry, plum fruits, accented …

A wine from a Marlborough producer who has had a lot of critical success with their Chardonnays. Very aromatic, with a waft of smoky flint and struck match reductivity, over …

A red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Waiheke Island. An inky dark garnet red colour – little sign of age in the glass. The …

A wine from Wrights in Gisborne, tasted on my recent visit. A pale medium-garnet/red colour in the glass. The nose is soft and fruity – almost Australian in style – …

A white wine from Marlborough – the varietal is synonymous with Austria, but has some labels producing it here in New Zealand. A very pale straw yellow colour in the …

A wine from Hawke’s Bay – this expression has been steadily climbing in recognition over recent years… to the point that it has been an ever-present in all of the …