Top 10 Tastings

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WineFolio ‘Top 10 over 10’ Tasting – Syrah 10+ years on

This Top 10 Tasting at WineFolio was the first time I’ve introduced a feature that I’ve talked about several times in the past. I asked producers who were happy to …

WineFolio features

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Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ with Anne Escalle

Today I’m talking to Anne Escalle – the General Manager of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ. She was born in the Rhône Valley – in France into a family of …

Wine Tourism

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Yarra Giant Steps
Mondillo

Central Otago: from Bendigo to Wanaka to Pisa

Matt Connell Tasting Room view

Central Otago – Cromwell

Kawerau Gorge, Gibbston Valley

Central Otago – Queenstown to Gibbston (pt.1)

Mates barrel hall 2022

West Auckland – Part 3

Latest Reviews

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Takapoto Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Takapoto Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025

The first Sauvignon Blanc for this label based in Waikato – the fruit coming from the Dillons Point region of Marlborough. As winemaker Alex Coldicutt said to me “We do …

interviews

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Andrew Greenhough

Winemaker series: Andrew Greenhough

I’m sitting in the beautiful room at Greenhough cellar door, and it is quite a lovely early afternoon as well – despite last night’s rain in Nelson. I’m here to …

Latest news

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Čuvar Winery appoints Dave Mackintosh as winemaker

Čuvar Winery has announced that Dave Mackintosh has joined the team as Senior Winemaker, taking over from Michelle Richardson. Dave has been part of their group since January, but it …