Shaw + Smith Pinot Workshop 2015 - 10 benchmark Pinots from around the world I'll always admire a winery that puts their wines up non-blind against the benchmarks of the world. I …
Escarpment: The other Martinborough superstar There's one in every region. Often more than one, actually, particularly in the more remote and less fashionable locations. They're the 'other' superstars. The 'other' superstars are wine …
Much imported goodies Some imported goodies from the Negociants portfolio Whilst there is a whole multitude of importers bringing wine into Australia, I don't think any can really compete with the scale …
NZ's Dry River - not so dry? Caution - wine wankery/vineyard trainspotting ahead. Tune out now if bored by such geekiness. I'm highlighting this here as it sparked much debate and …
Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2009 (Martinborough, NZ) 14%, Screwcap, $35Source: Wine Listwww.atarangi.co.nz Noble concepts here 'Crimson' is ostensibly the second label Pinot Noir for Ata Rangi, sourced from younger vines but still …
Christmas Drinks: Dönnhoff, Ata Rangi, Roagna, Morris Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett 2007 (Nahe, Germany) 8.5% It's still surprising (to me) how polarising off dry rizzas can be, particularly given the similar …
The Wellington Diaries: Day 1 - Wellingtonian life Yes that is a table and chairs on the verandah there... I recently had the pleasure of an entertaining (or I was entertained at …
Craggy Range 'Te Muna Road' Pinot Noir 2008 (Martinborough, NZ) $50, Cork (I think), 13.7% Source: Sample www.craggyrange.com I think I am the only person in the land who is not much of a Craggy …
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 …
It's been a long week.A long week, punctuated by a shedload of interesting wines, but also by a distinct lack of note taking on my behalf.The following notes then are …
Two days of tasting - A Constellation Premium trade tasting followed by a tasting by the 'Family of Twelve' - 12 top kiwi wine families who promote their wines together …
