Matavino Amelia Matakana Viognier 2017 $25 (3.5 stars)

July 28, 2018By Yvonne

You might imagine the little squiggle on the label is a graphic depiction of the ups and downs of working with nature. I prefer to think of it as a vine tendril left over on the wires post-pruning – much more obvious. Winegrower Jim Hight reckons Matakana is a great spot to grow viognier of … Read More

Yvonne Lorkin wine column for week beginning Sat 28 July 2018

July 28, 2018By Yvonne

I’d normally kick off this column with something to do with wine because, well, it’s a wine column. However those that know me, know that I’m also an enormous beer fan – not just ‘craft’ beer either. I’m a fan of well-made beer no matter where it comes from. Through my work at Dish magazine … Read More