Top 10 Tastings

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WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Sauvignon Blanc

Welcome to the Top 10 Tasting of Sauvignon Blanc – the last time I did this varietal was around two and a half years ago – so we’re definitely due …

WineFolio features

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The latest “wine crisis” – we have too much

The latest in a line of ‘wine crisis’ is upon us. Falling consumption, rising production costs, climate change and health concerns have heralded a loop of doom and gloom headlines …

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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Oraterra Pinot Gris 2024

Oraterra Pinot Gris 2024

This Martinborough label launched in 2023 – a challenging vintage to get off the starting line. Winemaker Wilco Lam describes the 2024 as “a classic vintage” though – after a …

interviews

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Winemaker series: Stewart MacLennan

I’m in Marlborough to gather stories for the website, and I get the chance to sit and have a yarn with Stewart from Saint Clair over a relaxed lunch and …

Winemaker series: Jordan Hogg

Winemaker series: Matthew Ward

Latest news

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Appellation Marlborough Wine welcomes new Chief Executive Officer

Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has announced the appointment of Stephanie McIntyre as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking an important milestone as the organisation continues to strengthen the integrity, visibility …