A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Yakutin Family Wines hail from a small family vineyard in Matakana. Planted in 2002, the vineyard has two landmarks – both of which feature in the naming of the wines. …
Yakutin Family wines – current releases Read More
Obliix is part of the group of labels set up by Sir George Fistonich in his new Fistonich family Vineyards venture. This is how the new label Obliix introduces itself …
A first tasting of Obliix wines Read More
We’re towards the end of what has actually been a Summer in Auckland this year – unlike last year’s non-event – and this week I received the latest ‘mystery box’ …
Laithwaites box for Autumn 2024 Read More
The iconic Hawke’s Bay producer has now reached its 50th year, and a showcase of the 2022 vintage wines showed just how accomplished their range now is, across the board. …
2022 releases from Te Mata Read More
A fair, warm summer evening seemed a fitting time to take a stroll into town and indulge in some of Spain’s finer wines. Now, regulars may remember that Spain is …
To Spain (for the evening) Read More
A much-anticipated afternoon presentation by Negociants, tasting through a range of fine wines from the Antinori group. They now encompass a world of wine. Spreading from their roots in Tuscany, …
A tasting of Antinori Read More
I’ve been through Bendigo on a few trips to Central Otago, but Tarras is a label that I’d heard about but never tasted – or knew anyone who had tasted …
New releases from Tarras – Bendigo Read More
I wrote an article about the Christmas break – read that here > www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=9930. I usually go on a week away in the second week or so after New Year, …
Laithwaites summer box January 2024 Read More
Again – an invite that I am always grateful for, if it is extended… and I am quick to arrange that I can attend; is to the annual unveiling of …
‘Pinot Day’ – the 2015 vintage Read More
At one of the ‘judge’s dinners’ – after a day’s work at the New Zealand International Wine show in September 2023, there were a couple of wines on the table …
Ayrburn, Central Otago Read More