Don’t freak out if when you pull the cork (Yes, you’ll need one of those cork-pully-outy things) and you see tiny crystals attached to it. These ‘wine diamonds’ are safe, natural and a sign of a wine made without fining or filtration. Named after Mark Haythornthwaite’s sister, (who adores dry white wines), here’s a richly … Read More
Haythornthwaite Ursula Martinborough Pinot Gris 2012
Canvas column week commencing 11th March, 2017
Twenty years ago pinot gris wasn’t even a thing. Today it’s a national obsession. These three lean on the dry side of the fence… Fairhall Downs Single Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Gris 2016 $23.95 Smelling this wine is like walking into an apple packhouse. Intoxicating waves of Golden Delicious, Gala and Rose assail the olfactories, … Read More