Tasting note... 2021 Pegasus Bay Vergence Red MK II
December 9, 2022
18.5/202021 Pegasus Bay Vergence Red MK II Pegasus Bay has forged a reputation for great whites and powerful reds modelled on the great classic wines of the world, so here's one that breaks the mould. The second edition of Vergence is a blend of mostly Pinot Noir w...
Wine of the week - beautiful by name and by nature
July 30, 2022
Wine of the week Bel Canto
19.5/202020 Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Dry Riesling RRP $42Beautiful by name and by nature, Bel Canto is the greatest Riesling in the South Island with its incredible concentration of ripe orange and mandarin flavours coming from hand picked grapes with a high portion of shrivell...
Where can I find a good Pinot Noir? Six top drops
February 28, 2022
“I find Pinot Noir a bit of a mixed bag and it’s not always easy finding a good one – can you help?”
It’s a common question from readers of this blog, friends and family, and it's a question that is usually answered with a “Yes and sorry to be the bearer of bad t...
Monday morning wine with Ed Donaldson
September 6, 2021
Getting to know the people behind the wines and learning about their journeys can be as interesting as New Zealand’s best wines taste, which was the inspiration for this interview. It’s the third in a new series on this website, delving into the people behind the scen...
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