A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
A single vineyard wine from the Alton Downs Vineyard in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. A pale green-straw colour in the glass. Aromas of grapefruit, red apple, lemon, jalapeno, lime, …
Whitehaven ‘Greg’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A Riesling from this excellent boutique producer in Marlborough. The inviting bouquet shows plenty of varietal typicity, with green apple, lemon, lime zest, nutmeg, baguette, chamomile and freesia florals. Just …
Huia Riesling 2023 Read More
A single vineyard wine from the Upper Awatere in Marlborough. A vibrant gold colour, with touches of green to the edges. Varietally pure aromas of nectarine, melon, grapefruit and lemon …
Tohu Whenua Awa Chardonnay 2021 Read More
It has been 21 years since winemaker Alexandre Abel visited New Zealand, and it isn’t often that a label as renowned as Domaine Ponsot give a masterclass featuring the fabled …
Domaine Ponsot Masterclass Read More
Part of the ‘2025 Villa Maria Fine Wine Release’ that the company calls “a collection that captures the character of our most celebrated vineyard sites and imparts a unique story …
Villa Maria Woven Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
At the New Zealand International Wine Show this year, I found that some of the categories were particularly strong. Whites – like Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, but also …
Winemaker series: Matthew Ward Read More
A wine from Central Otago pioneers in Wanaka that has been highly rated, including a perfect 100 points for this vintage from James Suckling – which at the time was …
Rippon ‘Mature Vine’ Pinot Noir 2010 Read More
A wine from the Clutha Ridge Vineyard in Central Otago. Winner of a Gold Medal at the NZIWS in 2025. A very pale silvery green/straw colour in the glass. The …
SOHO Family Vineyards ‘Jagger’ Pinot Gris 2025 Read More
It’s a sunny Sunday afternoon in Autumn when I pull into Johanneshof Cellars. They are in the Marlborough wine region, but are along the road to Picton – a reasonable …
A visit to Johanneshof Cellars Read More
A wine from Nelson – made by local pioneers Seifried – a blend from their Edens Road and Redwood Valley vineyards, in an exceptional vintage. Pale yellow-lime green in the …
Old Coach Road Riesling 2024 Read More