Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Orange 2021

18 June 2022By Yvonne

Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Orange 2021 $35 Paired with: Paneer & Capsicum Curry in dish Magazine Issue 104 Boasting a cyanotype print of a nasturtium on its label, the Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Orange 2021 ($35) is crafted from a blend of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Muscat and Gewürztraminer which … Read More

Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2021

16 June 2022By Yvonne

Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2021 $29 Organically, biodynamically grown, this North Canterbury-grown debut release from Pyramid Valley heaves with jalapeno and bruised basil, lemongrass, wildflowers and white pepper on the nose and palate. Incredibly complex and layered with fennel and feijoa. Pyramid Valley

Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Rosé 2021

1 June 2022By Yvonne

Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Rosé 2021 $39.99 Crafted from some of the oldest, organically, biodynamically-grown pinot noir vines in New Zealand, this rosé comes from their growers in Waipara, North Canterbury, and the image on the label is of mallow flower, a plant endemic in Pyramid’s vineyards and gardens. I love how delicately … Read More

Main Divide North Canterbury Chardonnay 2021

1 June 2022By Yvonne

Main Divide North Canterbury Chardonnay 2021 $16.99 Paired with Annabel Langbein’s Black bean and corn quesadillas in CANVAS in the NZ Herald June 4 2022  Match the comforting creaminess of the black beans and cheese and the sweetness of the corn with a bodaciously brisk chardonnay bursting with grapefruit, nectarine and cinnamon toast tastiness like … Read More

27 Seconds Waipara Riesling 2020

26 May 2022By Yvonne

27 Seconds Waipara Riesling 2020 $19 Awesome aromas of citrus jubes, mandarin, honeysuckle and lime-o-rama from woah to go. Incredibly crisp and stacked with crunchy-fresh character, it’s also showing lovely length of flavour and perfectly prickly textures. Nice to see a wine contributing to such a worthwhile cause too (100% of the profits from each … Read More

Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Gris 2020

14 February 2022By Yvonne

Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Gris 2020 $23 Paired with: Creamy Sweetcorn Polenta with Chicken Schnitzel and Herb Sauce dish Magazine Issue 102 The creamy moreishness of the polenta combined with the savoury, herby, crunchy schnitzel just sings when paired with the juicy apple, pear and spiced peach punchiness of the Tiki North Canterbury … Read More

Ataahua Waipara Syrah 2020

9 February 2022By Yvonne

Ataahua Waipara Syrah 2020 $40 The Nor’wester swept plains of North Canterbury have turned out some sensational, yet completely underrated syrah over the years, but I’m thinking this new release from winemaker Stephanie Henderson-Grant is going to create some real noise. With pure peppercorn and Damson plum notes on the nose, brisk, feisty, under-the-front-gums tannins … Read More

Ataahua Waipara Pinot Noir 2019

9 February 2022By Yvonne

Ataahua Waipara Pinot Noir 2019 $40 Bursting with black tea, wild cherry and tamarillo on the nose and palate, this pinot noir is lush, plush and ready for action. Amongst the baking spice and tobacco notes, there’s a soft, creamy character that’s edged with raspberry and carries it through to a supercharged cherry-centric finish. Elegantly … Read More

Ataahua Waipara Pinot Noir 2018

9 February 2022By Yvonne

Ataahua Waipara Pinot Noir 2018 $40 If you prefer your pinot on the leaner, more savoury and spicy end of the spectrum, then this North Canterbury example is for you. Soft, furry tannins, tweaks of smoked rhubarb and wild cherry wrap around a core of suede and leather in the mid-palate. Made by winemaker Stephanie … Read More

Ataahua Waipara Rosé 2021

9 February 2022By Yvonne

Ataahua Waipara Rosé 2021 $28 Crafted from the free-run juice of freshly harvested pinot noir grapes, this rosé from wild, windy North Canterbury is chock full of melon, redcurrant and raspberry freshness. A hint of cherry fleshes out the mid-palate and crisp, crunchy acidity elongates its bright, textural finish. Ataahua