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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On ‘International wines’

Arranged by Peter Maude Fine Wines, and hosted by the NZ School of Food and Wine this week – I had a chance to catch up on the new releases …

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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Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2016

Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2016

The fruit is off 29 year old vines and some of the newer plantings from the Estate’s coastal vineyard in Te Awanga. Grapes are hand picked then whole bunch pressed, …

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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Celebrate Lunar New Year with Taylors

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Taylors

To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse on 17 February 2026, family-owned wine brand Taylors Wines introduces two exclusive Lunar New Year gift boxes featuring wines …