New Zealand Wine Reviews

Seresin Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2014

Certified organic with some of the vineyards biodynamically farmed...

Spy Valley, Easy Tiger Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2016

A barrel fermented, low alcohol Sauvignon is something a bit different, but this hides the low ABV very well and manages to retain its varietal character...

Vidal Estate, Legacy Syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand 2014

All the pleasure of Syrah's dark, juicy black cherry fruit, with a hint of black olive and a whiff of black pepper to keep it all in balance...

Adnams, The Adnams Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2015

A low alcohol wine is always useful for the party season, and thankfully this is a pleasant drop that expresses its Sauvignon Blanc character well...

Seifried, Winemaker's Collection Sweet Agnes Riesling, Nelson 2015

Named after the mother of the winemaker, this is sweet alright with 172 grams per litre of residual sugar...

Te Mata Estate, Bullnose Syrah, Hawke's Bay 2014

Named after the famous British sports car, Bullnose Syrah was first produced in Hawke's Bay in 1990...

Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2013

A classy and serious Kiwi Sauvignon, which takes its name from the herds of dogs used by the first settlers to protect their sheep.

Sainsbury’s, Taste the Difference, Riverblock Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2012

Made from a single vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, this is restrained for New Zealand...

Lake Chalice, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2013

A balanced but not over-the-top Sauvignon Blanc with fine vim and vigour.

Babich, Cowslip Valley Riesling, Marlborough 2012

There’s a hint of residual sugar to balance the crisp acidity, meaning the honey, jasmine and lemon confit flavours...

Quartz Reef Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 2012

Pretty redcurrant aromas with a slight vegetal note.

Pegasus Bay, Prima Donna 2012

Has some purity of fruit and poise, fine acidity that lifts the palate, and an intensity that gives persistence...

Mount Edward, Morrison Vineyard 2011

This important property near Gibbston was founded by Alan Brady in 1994 (first vintage 1998)...

Felton Road, Block 5 2012

This is one of New Zealand’s most admired Pinot producers, thanks to the brilliance and...

Man O'War, Dreadnought Syrah, Waiheke Island, New Zealand 2012

Black pepper, hints of violets and warm earth. Juicy and tangy palate with fine, firm tannins...

Huia, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand 2013

Read Decanter's tasting note for Huia, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand 2013.

Two Rivers, Tributary Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 2013

With 22 vintages under his belt in the Old World and the New, David Clouston has returned home...

Greywacke, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, 2010

Auntsfield, Road Ridge, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, 2010

Churton, Southern Hills, Marlborough, 2010

Staete Landt, Paladin, Rapaura, Marlborough, 2010