Handpicked Collection Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012 (Central Otago, NZ)14%, Screwcap, $60 This is part of the new 'Collection' range from Handpicked, utilising premium grower fruit from all over the countryside. …
Two fine new 2012 Pinots: Gibbston Valley 'School House' and Clyde Park 'Block D' I'm on a bit of a Pinot Noir kick this week, with two new Pinots open on the …
Chalkboard Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011 (Central Otago)13.5%, Screwcap, $19Source: Samplewww.vintagecellars.com.au The Chalkboard range is an exclusive Vintage Cellars label - although I've noticed the wines in Liquorland stores too - …
Essenze Damkeeper Pinot Noir 2009 (Central Otago, NZ) 14%, Screwcap, $42 Source: Sample www.mcwilliams.com.au Essenze is one of McWilliams NZ labels, this was crafted by ex Mcwilliams winemaking honcho Corey Ryan (who is now …
Fickle Mistress Pinot Noir Fickle Mistress Pinot Noir 2011 (Central Otago, NZ) 14%, Screwcap, $20Source: Samplewww.tweglobal.com A new offering from Treasury Wine Estates, this smacks somewhat of a 'marketing first, wine second' sort …
Winestate Wine of the Year Awards 2010 - a look at some of the winners Winestate Wine of the Year - Top win for Lake Breeze Each year, Adelaide based stalwart magazine Winestate …
The Kiwi's are in town at the moment, or at least they were last week, with several large-ish NZ wine functions all happening within the space of a few days. What's …
I'm in catchup mode at the moment, utilising the long weekend to attempt to transfer tasting notes from notebook (and random pieces of paper scattered around the unit) to website. So apologies in …
Gibbston Valley Gold River Pinot Noir 2008 (Central Otago, NZ)Judging by this example, Gibbston Valley had a tough time in 08. A cherry red/purple coloured Pinot with plenty of colour …
Presenteed by the industry body, NZ Winegrowers, this tasting was mid September & was specifically designed to showcase new release wines from our Kiwi neighbours. The only challenge was that, …
