Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Riesling 2016 $40 (5 stars)

June 12, 2018By Yvonne

This succulent, incredibly sexy sip firmly sits top of the tree on the Classic Wines of New Zealand list insofar as sweet wines are concerned. Crafted only in years when the conditions are perfect for botrytis to take hold of the grapes and turn them into tiny lumps of magical nectar, this is an absolute … Read More

Yvonne Lorkin NZME Regionals column for week beginning Sat 9 June 2018

June 11, 2018By Yvonne

“I’ve been writing about wine for fifteen years and also worked in more restaurants and bars than I care to remember, so I’ve seen every wine preservation system under the sun. Essentially there are three things you can do to stop the enemy (oxygen) from getting its mean old, vinegar-causing hands on it. You can … Read More