New Zealand

Paul Pujol is one of the most respected winemakers of Central Otago and, as a seasoned producer of Pinot Noir and Alsace varieties around the world, it’s no surprise. His experience and talent in working with these varieties has made Prophet’s Rock one of …

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region and its most significant in terms of wine production. It is especially known for its Sauvignon Blanc. In this Marlborough wine region guide we look into all the terroir essentials for the wine region – Marlborough’s soils, …

Island viticulture isn’t common in the New World and it certainly brings its own fair share of challenges. “It costs us more to bring the barrels the 50km from Auckland than it does to bring them some 20,000km from France!” long-time Waiheke Island winemaker, …

Cloudy Bay is an institution when it comes to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. It was one of the first labels from Marlborough that really broke into the UK market in the mid-80s and has been held in high regard ever since, a consistent favourite …

Waipara wine region on New Zealand’s South Island is known for its excellent Riesling and Pinot Noir, and also for being the wine region with the longest hang time in the country despite its maritime climate and location. Just an hour from Christchurch, Waipara …

At the moment I’m in London. And it is not difficult to see why many people call it the wine capital of the world. It is easy to be a wine writer in London – the winemakers come to you! I’ve been invited to …

Australia is one of the world’s oldest terrains, with a big impact in the New World of wine. New Zealand has pioneered the way in two of the world’s most important varieties, but it is much more than just Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. …