Following on from my Cabernet compilation on Monday, let me introduce you to the Shiraz/Syrah selection. Twenty of the better Shiraz to pass the desk in April, all in one handy …
The title is pretty explanatory - here are 24 Chardies that hit the mark over the past few weeks, plus a few that almost made it but fell short. The Hits Bay …
After last week's feedback I'm going to be sticking to just one roundup a month on site going forward (thanks everyone for the feedback). This roundup features a kaleidoscope of Australian …
Each year Voyager Estate do a masterclass that is not to be missed. Pitting their own Cabernet and Chardonnay against the very best in a blind tasting, it's one of …
This is the third part of a look at rosé - one of the fastest growing categories in the Australian wine industry. Best to start here. While this is a roundup …
Church Road Hawke's Bay Pinot Gris 2014 Hawke's Bay Gris doesn't get much love. Wonder if this full-flavoured style sells? Green straw coloured, this smells of musk and rich pear - it's …
2013 Craggy Range Prestige Collection 'We set out to make the finest wines from the start.' Terry Peabody A noble sentiment, no doubt, but making fine wines from scratch takes some cash. Indeed …
Church Road Merlot Malbec Cabernet 2012 (Hawke's Bay, NZ) 13%, Screwcap, $25.99 The Church Road style has always been rather old school, with much of the wine still fermented slowly in some …
A question of scoring and barrel samples + some smart 2013 Craggy Range Sophia components Where do you stand on the scoring of unfinished wines (barrel and tank samples)? Personally, I've always …
Te Mata Awatea Cabernet Merlot 2010 (Hawke's Bay, NZ)13.5%, Cork, $37Source: Wine listwww.temata.co.nz A blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 12% Cab Franc 6% Petit Verdot, built in a style …
Church Road Chardonnay 2010 (Hawkes Bay, NZ)13.5%, Screwcap, $25.99Source: Samplewww.churchroad.co.nz Lovers of old school, 'buttery' Chardonnays rejoice, for the Kiwis still make a wine just for you. This Church Road Chardonnay is …
Syrah – the future of the Church? 105 year old wineries are rare in NZ (A version of this article first appeared in a recent edition of Lattelife. I like the story …
