I was staying with my buddies in Auckland, wandering around a suburb of the city when I came across this statue. It’s a tribute to the pioneers who who helped…
Sweet wine season, 5: Riverby Estate Noble Riesling, New Zealand
Until recently a peculiar piece of legislation prevented New Zealand from exporting their sweet wines to the EU. Fortunately, this has changed, and now we can get to know the…
Sweet wine season, 1: Seifried Sweet Agnes Riesling
I’m starting a series on sweet wines. I think they’re neglected. The truth is, as a group they encompass some of the most exciting and complex of all wines. Often,…
A nice picture from NZ, lifting the London gloom
Here’s a picture from my recent trip, which really captures the wildness of the Central Otago wine region. It’s an aerial view of a winery in the Central Otago region….
The £4 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Popped into Asda today and scanned their wine range. Surprised to see this wine at £4. It’s a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Southbank Estate. From the back label: ‘Marlborough, sitting…
Video: two top-notch New Zealand Syrahs
Here I take a look at New Zealand Syrah, tasting two top-notch examples on camera. Will it be the next big thing from Kiwiland? Too soon to say, with less…