Two Rivers Convergence Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2026 $24 With a hefty splash of the blend being fermented in a concrete egg fermenter and another portion fermented in a large clay amphora, this Sauvignon is all about as textural as you could possibly imagine. Brand new, yet delivering deliciously calm, assured aromas of greengage plums, apples, … Read More
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Responsible Hedonist Rush The Stage Hawke’s Bay Red 2023
Responsible Hedonist Rush The Stage Hawke’s Bay Red 2023 $35 If you’re happy to skate down the lighter, more savoury, dried-herb and wild side of the cul-de-sac, then this Syrah from Bridge Pa will be your happy ramp. It’s less fruity and more on the furry, fabulously feral, earthy, smoky side, characteristics which will also … Read More
Responsible Hedonist Rush The Stage Hawke’s Bay Red 2022
Responsible Hedonist Rush The Stage Hawke’s Bay Red 2022 $35 What you have right here is a light, cherry, berry and spice-laced style of Syrah from Bridge Pa in Hawke’s Bay that’s been shepherded into the bottle by Chicago-born winemaker/engineer/sommelier and writer Diana Hawkins. It’s unfined and unfiltered to capture all its essential florals and … Read More
Neudorf Rosie’s Block Moutere Albariño 2025
Neudorf Rosie’s Block Moutere Albariño 2025 $35 Scented with lemon blossoms and freshly-cut apples, white peach, persimmon, white pepper and gentle honeyed notes which all osmose across to the palate and leave a comet’s tail of zesty-bright, energetic characters. Bright, vibrant and roaring with fresh citrus, this is an ultra-cleansing, organically-crafted example that’ll have you … Read More
Responsible Hedonist Gift of Gab Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2024
Responsible Hedonist Gift of Gab Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2024 $28 Crafted from Bridge Pa-grown Syrah, this rosé by Chicago-born-now-Waiheke-winemaker Diana Hawkins, has boldness, juiciness, spiciness, florality (love that word) and zesty textures. Which is exactly what you’d expect from a Syrah-based rosé. There’s a solid ribbon of salinity wrapping around cherry, fresh citrus and soft … Read More
Responsible Hedonist Glow Up Hawke’s Bay Pink Pinot Gris 2024
Responsible Hedonist Glow Up Hawke’s Bay Pink Pinot Gris 2024 $28 The skins of Pinot Gris grapes have a pinky-grey tint to them, hence why when the skins are left to soak in the juice overnight, like winemaker Diana Hawkins has done with this new vintage, the juice takes on a pinky, apricot colour. Perfumed … Read More
Tironui Above & Beyond Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2026
Tironui Above & Beyond Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2026 $27 Crafted by owner Richard Brown from a blend of 74% Malbec, 19% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon grown high up on terraced vineyards overlooking Napier, this rosé has so much energy it’s like a CrossFit class in a glass. Roaring with spiced watermelon, salted raspberry, pink … Read More
Carrick The Magnetic Organic Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2023
Carrick The Magnetic Organic Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2023 $80 Youthful and stacked with classic spice saturation, this Bannockburn-grown beauty is crafted using 100% Abel clone fruit (often referred to in New Zealand as the ‘Gumboot Clone’ – google it) to produce a stylish, classy, statuesque style. Soft earthy notes, a lick of roasted rhubarb, baked … Read More
Carrick Organic Bannockburn Pinot Blanc 2025
Carrick Organic Bannockburn Pinot Blanc 2025 $42 Alsace in France is the spiritual home of Pinot Blanc (a mutation of Pinot Noir), yet it’s clearly loving the schistous soils of Central Otago. I did want to write ‘schisty’ – but stupid grammarly wouldn’t let me. Sigh. Anyhoo, Carrick’s Pinot Blanc style leans into the deeply … Read More
Carrick Josephine Organic Bannockburn Riesling 2025
Carrick Josephine Organic Bannockburn Riesling 2025 $42 If you’re a fan of citrus-stacked, refreshingly sweet, honey-laced, Mosel-style Riesling, then saddle up and join the gymkhana because Josephine will bring you joy. Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and fermented wild in stainless steel tanks, it’s a crisp yet generously juicy wine that’ll wake up even the most … Read More