WITHER HILLS MARLBOROUGH CHARDONNAY 2011, $20 The best thing about this wine (apart from the fact that it’s absolutely fabulous) is that you can get it pretty much everywhere and that it’s such an awesome price! Concentrated tropical pineapple, peach and citrus fruit flavours frolic across the palate, yet it’s also quite taut and tangy … Read More
Author: Yvonne
AMISFIELD CENTRAL OTAGO DRY RIESLING 2010
AMISFIELD CENTRAL OTAGO DRY RIESLING 2010, $30 Subtle mango sorbet and delicate limey citrus notes are what you’ll find on the nose, yet in the mouth it’s a different pot of pesce altogether. Full flavoured, rich, concentrated fruit flavours are fleshed out with mineral-driven intensity, lipsmacking acidity and punch on the palate. It’s a beautiful … Read More
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2010
CRAGGY RANGE GIMBLETT GRAVELS CHARDONNAY 2010, $34 Drool-inducing aromas of grapefruit pith, ripe peach and buttered crumpets slathered in honey. It’s succulent and juicy with tropical tones and nicely balanced, gently-managed toasty oak to counter the fruit sweetness. Crisp and tangy, it’s a real treat and worth every cent. www.craggyrange.com
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2009
PENFOLDS BIN 28 KALIMNA SHIRAZ 2009, $29 The Bin 28 Kalimna is the oldest of all the Penfolds Bin series wines and there’s no surprise as to why it’s stayed a firm favourite for generations. I love the sweet, spicy, vanilla-infused oak and concentrated plum, boysenberry and smoky notes in this wine. It’s warm, velvety … Read More
Stalked by the ‘Digest, saved by the bottle…
How has your week been? Not too traumatic I hope. Sadly, I’ve suffered a fate in the last few days that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. I’ve been found by Readers Digest. Only two years ago I celebrated finally being rid of those constant “Authorised Prize Guarantee” and pushy “Sweepstakes Chances” letters, but … Read More
The hunt is on for the best wine tourism ventures in the South Island – press release
Christchurch/South Island Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2013 7 August, 2012 In search of the best of wine tourism The hunt is on for the best wine tourism ventures in the South Island. Nominations are being called for the 3rd annual Best of Wine Tourism Awards which honour outstanding wineries and other tourism related businesses … Read More
Thirsty Work TV Series
Over the years in my job as a drinks writer, I have met the most incredible winemakers and craft brewers. I’d dreamt of one day being able to introduce them and their fantastic stories to you and now that’s a reality with my tv series ‘Thirsty Work’. Across four seasons, we uncover the hard-working, pioneering, innovators … Read More
The Foodstore Winemakers Evening – Kevin Judd Aug 13th
Duck Creek ‘The Messenger’ Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc 2010
Duck Creek ‘The Messenger’ Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc 2010 $85 Who says the Gimblett Gravels and Waiheke Island are the be all and end all of great kiwi Bordeaux-style reds? This is a stunning example from the Stillwater area just north of Auckland near the Whangaparoa Peninsula and it’s a muscular, multilayered wine with leathery, … Read More
Saint Clair Premium Marlborough Pinot Noir 2011
Saint Clair Premium Marlborough Pinot Noir 2011 $26 Incredibly rich, bright, vibrantly fruited with wild strawberry, cherry and exotic spices. It’s a sensational pinot for the price and boasts lovely complexity and luscious length of flavour. www.saintclair.co.nz