Richmond Plains Organic Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2016 $21.99 (4 stars)

May 7, 2018By Yvonne

The team at Richmond Plains produced New Zealand’s first vegan-friendly sauvignon blanc from fully-certified organic and biodynamic grapes years ago, and this new vintage could be their best one yet.  Lemongrassy, lighty-structured and showing leafy, herbaceous notes alongside a hint of feijoa that stitches it all together.  It’s a ripe, bouncy, citrus-stacked sauvignon blanc that … Read More

Yvonne Lorkin wine column for week beginning May 5 2018

May 6, 2018By Yvonne

I made the mistake of hauling the heavy wooden box holding all of our family photos down from the top shelf in my wardrobe right when I needed to be knuckling down to work.  “I’ll just take a peek at one or two” I said to myself.  One or two rapidly became an avalanche of … Read More