Maude Wines looks back at 30 vintages
October 25, 2024
Plus four Rieslings, old and new
Maude Wines turns 30 this year - happy birthday team Maude - and congrats on coming a long way in a short time.Talk about being a far cry today today from its quiet beginnings as a retirement project in the early 1990s, for potter Dawn and rural GP Terry Wilson.Sarah-Kate Di...
Wine of the month 2023 Pegasus Bay Bel Canto
October 17, 2024
Dry Riesling that won global best
Tasting of the month (October) in Wellington, New ZealandThe tasting of this month in Wellington was dedicated to a grape variety that won the mantle of Best in the World at the Judgement of London in May 2024, taking everybody by surprise to see a dry wine from a relatively...
Wild Earth's new Earth & Sky 2023
August 5, 2024
It was warmer than usual, drier than usual and riper than usual, which could be an expression of climate change (warmer weather) or an unusually warm year. Whatever it comes to down, the new 2023 Earth & Sky Pinot Noir is a richly fruity, spicy Pinot Noir from Central Ot...
What is Marlborough's best kept vinous secret?
August 4, 2024
What is Marlborough’s best kept vinous secret? There are several contenders but it has to be a wine that is rising in stature, both in volume and in value (quality, in another word). So, here it is: Pinot Noir. The vast stony plains of free draining, arid soils and th...
What does Dry July mean to you
July 12, 2024
If Dry July has passed you by (no rhyme intended), spare a thought for the makers of New Zealand's newest 0% alcohol wine, the Giesen family, who added another dealcoholised wine to their now growing range this week. The new wine is the 0% Giesen Chardonnay (RRP $18.99)...
Five top drops - Pinot Noirs to drink this July
July 10, 2024
This month marks the 14th consecutive one in as many years that I have written an annual Pinot Noir report for publication in Drinksbiz magazine. This time round, I wrote with a sense of awe at the explosion in volume, value and very impressive Pinot Noirs made in New Z...
Rock on Rockburn new releases
July 9, 2024
Rockburn takes its name from the rugged, rock strewn landscape of Central Otago and has two vineyards, one on the Gibbston Back Road in Gibbston Valley, the other at Parkburn in the Cromwell Basin which is home to its winery at Ripponvale. The Rockburn Stables Cellar Do...
Discover Te Muna Valley's deliciousness
June 28, 2024
Bookings open for Martinborough wine weekend
I have long been a follower, writer and fan of Te Muna Valley, its majestic landscape and outstanding Pinot Noirs, so I am thrilled to be hosting the opening half of a new event called Discover Te Muna. The two day event will include great wines from producers such as Blue E...
Lifetime awards to Marlborough icons
October 21, 2024
Five people from three different areas of the wine industry have been recognised with Wine Marlborough Lifetime Achievement Awards for 2024.They are: Ben and Frances Wickham, of Ormond Nurseries; Rob Agnew, climate scientist and Daniel and Adele Le Brun of No 1 Family Estate...
Marlborough Wine Show winners 2024
October 21, 2024
Winning people and wines
Marlborough’s flagship wine takes top award at 2024 Marlborough Wine ShowThe variety that put Marlborough on the map as one of the world’s top wine regions has been crowned the wine of the 2024 Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect.The 2024 Yealands Estate Sing...
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