Ka Tahi East Coast Pinot Gris 2015 $19.99 (3.5 stars)

April 3, 2017By Yvonne

Worried that you’re going to get something sweet and boring?  For years I was too, but today Kiwi winemakers are super-skilled at creating clean, lean, deliciously dry and delicately fragrant pinot gris and these are the styles I love to look out for.  This is a new brand crafted by Rod McDonald’s team at his … Read More

Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast Viognier 2010

November 14, 2011By Yvonne

Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast Viognier 2010 $14  Textbook viognier aromatics here – orange oil, apricot and mandarin peel, while in the mouth it’s ripe, rich and boasts a lush, oily finish.  It’s an in-your-face style with warming alcohol and good length of flavour – and is a great partner with sweet and sour … Read More