Mahi Savvies Always Excellent – I last enjoyed and reviewed both of Brian Bicknell’s sauvignon blancs in 2012, so was quite excited when the next vintage of both arrived. My previous review is here. Mahi Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough NZ 2012 Brian’s focus for this wine was texture and depth, rather than solely on primary fruit notes. Fruit from 9 different … Continue reading
A Wonderful Example of Bendigo Pinot. Folding Hill is a small boutique wine company started in 2001 dedicated to producing fine pinot noir from their own 10 acre vineyard on the northern terraces of Bendigo Creek in Central Otago, New Zealand. Folding Hill’s principal partners are the Kerruish family, Anne Charlesworth, and Hywel and Kim Lloyd. Attention to detail in … Continue reading
Collaboration Wines is a new portfolio of wines from Winemaker Julianne Brogden (Julz) who has selected Hawke’s Bay vineyard sites that truly reflect the region and her experience and appreciation for the world of wine. In 1997 at the age of 17 she followed her interests in horticulture, Science and the Arts and completed a Bachelor of Wine Science. This … Continue reading
Tarras is a small Central Otago town after which Hayden Johnston has named his vineyard and premium boutique wines made from Central Otago Pinot Noir and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Hayden has two vineyards – The Steppes and the Canyon, located high up on the terraces of a Bendigo sheep station with stunning views over the valley below, this small sun-trapped … Continue reading
Anchorage Wines from Nelson I last reviewed wines from Chris Drummond’s Anchorage Family Estate back in 2011 when I tried the 2009 Pinot Noir, 2010 Chardonnay and 2010 Sauvignon Blanc. I rated all three as very good quality, well made wines, so was not surprised when I started to open and taste the latest half a dozen sent over from … Continue reading