Matt Kirby is an Aussie winemaker who previously worked in the Clare Valley. But he migrated to New Zealand is now the winemaker at Clearview Estate in Hawke’s Bay. His…
New York State (10) Bloomer Creek, Finger Lakes
Kim Engle and Debra Bermingham are the people behind Bloomer Creek, which on this showing is producing some of the most compelling wines in the Finger Lakes. We visited with…
Two superb Central Otago Pinot Noirs from Akitu
A relatively new arrival on the Central Otago Pinot circuit is Akitu. Andrew Donaldson planted this vineyard in Wanaka back in 2002 on old schist, and the wines are made at…
New York State (9) Dr Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes
Dr Konstantin Frank is one of the most important figures in the development of the Finger Lakes wine region. His story is a remarkable one, too. He’s most famous now…
Epic Pouilly-Fuissés from Domaine du Roc des Boutires
Domaine du Roc des Boutires is a new discovery for me. This is high-end Pouilly-Fuissé, and the vineyards, which total 4.2 hecatres, are ideally situated in the shadow of Roche…
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand (6) Paritua
Paritua is an impressive property, with a state-of-the-art winery and a sizeable 54 hectares of vineyards surrounding it, based in the Bridge Pa district of Hawke’s Bay. The vineyard…
Pictures from the Marlborough Wine Show Dinner
So I’m in Blenheim, acting as one of the judges at the Marlborough Wine Show. Last night we had the judge’s dinner at Arbour, and it was a splendid occasion….
Cape Wine (7) some more highlights
Some more of the goodies tasted at Cape Wine. Some old friends and new acquaintances. Carinus Rooidrai Chenin Blanc 2017 Swartland, South Africa From 37 year old vines, this is…
New York State (4) Fulkerson Winery
The Fulkerson family have quite a history. The name itself is uniquely American, but the family have dutch roots. They came to the USA in 1680 and helped establish new…