Photo: Winery wall at Ata Rangi. In this episode, Elizabeth and I get together to talk about Martinborough and the Wellington Wine Country – a “tiny but mighty region”! We talk about the fabulous Pinot Noir being made in the region as well as some of the white wines you should also take a lookContinue reading “Wine for Normal People: Martinborough, NZ and the Glory of Wellington Wine Country”
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Mornington Peninsula: Paradigm Hill
Winemaking on the Mornington Peninsula dates back to the late nineteenth century, however today’s cellar doors are populated by members of the modern chapter in this region’s history. The early 1970s saw a revival in interest around viticulture and winemaking due in part to the potential offered by the maritime climate for producing quality wines.Continue reading “Mornington Peninsula: Paradigm Hill”
Mammoths – who doesn’t love them?
Image credit: Mahana Estates “I want drinkers and winemakers to be shaken up, there are so many pathways that are undiscovered”. Michael Glover is taking us through a tasting of his latest releases from Mahana Estates and Mammoth Wines in Nelson, New Zealand. Here is a man who after years in the business is still clearlyContinue reading “Mammoths – who doesn’t love them?”
Te Whare Ra Wines – Home of Toru
Image credit: Te Whare Ra (TWR) Wines. A recent trip home for Christmas also included my first visit to the Marlborough wine region in the top of the South Island. Given I am from New Zealand this was long overdue and I was excited to see what the region had on offer in addition toContinue reading “Te Whare Ra Wines – Home of Toru”
Pinot Noir – East Coast Representing!
Wines Tasted Bishops Head, Waipara, Pinot Gris, 2011 Bishops Head, Waipara, Pinot Noir, 2011 Escarpment Vineyards, Martinborough, Pinot Noir 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 Escarpment Vineyards, Martinborough, Te Rehua, Pinot Noir, 2011 Summer holidays are nearing an end here in Hong Kong and things are getting busy again for the wine industry. Recently IContinue reading “Pinot Noir – East Coast Representing!”
Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting
Wines Tasted Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Target Riesling, 2012 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Gris, 2012 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2011 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2010 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2009 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2008 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2007 Relationships. That was the topic of my conversation with Michael Herrick,Continue reading “Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting”
Etude – A Study in the Art of Winemaking
Wines Tasted Etude, Pinot Gris, Carneros, 2012 Etude, Pinot Blanc, Carneros, 2011 Etude, Rosé, Carneros, 2012 Etude, Lyric Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, 2011 Etude, Carneros Estate, Pinot Noir, 2010 Etude, Heirloom Pinot Noir, 2010 Etude, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2009 Etude, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2009 Etude, a French word meaning study and usually applied toContinue reading “Etude – A Study in the Art of Winemaking”
Kumeu River Wine Tasting – Central, Hong Kong
Wines Tasted Kumeu River, Village Chardonnay, 2009 Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay, 2010 Kumeu River, Coddington Chardonnay, 2009 Kumeu River, Hunting Hill Chardonnay, 2007 Kumeu River, Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay, 2010 Kumeu River, Pinot Gris, 2010 Kumeu River, Pinot Noir, 2007 Yesterday I attended a tasting of Kumeu River wines organised by Northeast Wines & Spirits andContinue reading “Kumeu River Wine Tasting – Central, Hong Kong”
Simone Madden-Grey : Happy Wine Woman 