Matahiwi Estate Cuvee NV $22 ★★★★

April 18, 2017By Yvonne

In the past I haven’t been very welcoming of sparkling pinot gris.  Nothing’s wowed me until now.  Winemaker Jane Cooper and her team at Matahiwi have clearly cottoned on to something because this snazzy sparkler captures the lovely nashi, quince and musky characters pinot gris is famous for, but in a lean, subtle way.  There’s … Read More

Wine column week commencing 30th April, 2016

April 18, 2017By Yvonne

Sometimes when I’m in the supermarket wine aisle, I like to stand back and sneakily watch what people are buying and how they’re buying it.  Yes, it’s slightly creepy behavior I’ll admit, but it’s amazing the patterns that emerge.  There’s one group of people who appear to know exactly what they’ve come for and make … Read More