Lake Forsyth Banks Peninsula Pinot Gris 2009 $32 I really like this style of pinot gris. It manages that delicious balance between the dry and mineral notes on the nose and palate and the rich, white peach and quince flavours in the mouth. There’s a lovely creamy layer of complexity which adds depth and dimension … Read More
Author: Yvonne
New Zealand Pinot Noir on Film
Check out this video my film company Thirsty Media shot for Pinot2013… New Zealand Pinot Noir on Film Today marks seven months until Pinot Noir NZ 2013, which will be held on the Wellington Waterfront from 28th to 31st January 2013. The seven month milestone is being celebrated by the release of this video on … Read More
Markhams Young Viticulturalist of the Year Competition Kicks Off…
19 June 2012 MEDIA RELEASE The ‘best of the bunch’ gather to do battle in the vines The country’s best and brightest young viticulturists are swatting up their theory books, practicing their machinery handling, and honing their skills in anticipation of the first regional Markhams Young Viticulturist of the Year competition, starting in Hawke’s … Read More
New Zealand Grape Harvest Report 2012…just out
This is the press release which arrived on June 15 2012 at 11.20am from NZ Winegrowers – interesting reading…. New Zealand Vintage Report 2012 · April weather a turning point for Vintage 2012 · Harvest totals 269,000 tonnes, down 18% on 2011 · Focus on value growth in the year ahead The 2012 New Zealand grape harvest has … Read More
2012 Dish Magazine NZ Pinot Noir Tasting Results
Out of 182 submissions, click here to see the full list featuring our Top Wine, our Top 10, our Great Value and all 4 star and above wines reviewed…
British Artist Creates Dress made from Wine
Wow! First we had Lady Gaga and her meat dress, now artist Donna Franklin has created the world’s first dress made from red wine – fermented fabric if you will… http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2012/06/artist-creates-dress-from-fermented-wine/
Dish Magazine Pilsner Tasting
Hello, I’m delighted to announce that following on from Dish magazine’s inaugural Panel Tasting of Pinot Noirs in our current June-July issue, our next Panel Tasting is to focus on New Zealand Pilsners. (Because we love beer too!) You are invited to submit your brewery’s Pilsner to be part of the blind competition-style panel tasting, … Read More
John Buck Inducted into Wine Hall of Fame
Kiwi wine pioneer honoured… Chairman of Te Mata Estate Winery, John Buck, OBE was honoured as the latest inductee to the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame at a glittering black tie dinner celebrating the 2012 Royal Easter Show Wine Awards in Auckland last week. About time too. Where New Zealand wine would (or wouldn’t) … Read More
Eden Sparkling NV
Eden Sparkling NV $14.99 or $22 for 2 Pretty, ballet-shoe pink in the glass and created from Moscato grown in Gisborne, this new sparkling has soft berry and citrus aromas, a refreshing, tangy citrus-like sweetness and a crunchy-fresh finish. Fans of Asti-style wines will love it because far from being fizzy lolly-water, the Eden has real … Read More
Mishas Vineyard Limelight Riesling 2010
Misha’s Vineyard Limelight Riesling 2010 $27 I love the absolute purity of this wine. White gold in the glass, this sleek and snappy riesling has vibrant floral and citrus notes on the nose followed by vivacious lemon, lime, and honeysuckle flavours which bring your tastebuds to attention immediately. Winemaker Olly Masters is an expert in creating … Read More