A few weeks ago I wrote about a pinot noir from Mud House made with grapes from the Central Otago region in New Zealand. It was delicious and reminded me about how good New Zealand pinot noir can me. And now I have another pinot noir from Mud House, this one from grapes grown in […]
New Zealand Wine
Mud House Sauvignon Blanc – Good and Grassy
I was talking with a friend the other day about the descriptors people use for wine and he was amused by “grass” as an aroma in wine. And while it may strike some as funny, it’s a very real thing. Sauvignon blanc often demonstrates this grassy aroma and it comes from some very specific chemicals. […]
Mud House, Central Otago Pinot Noir – Delicious!
I admit it. I’ve often typecast New Zealand as offering only sauvignon blanc when it comes to wine. But there’s no basis for that, other than the fact that they produce some excellent sauvignon blanc and that just happens to be what I think of when I think about New Zealand. Plenty of other good […]
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc – Crisp & Refreshing
Summertime is fast approaching and bringing warmer weather. And when it comes to enjoying wine in the summer, I love crisp, tropical whites like sauvignon blanc. Like many wines, sauvignon blanc can vary depending on where it’s grown and the vinification techniques. But most people I know who enjoy sauvignon blanc like it to be […]
Kim Crawford, Small Parcels Rise and Shine, Pinot Noir – Superb!
I’ve raved about Kim Crawford wines from New Zealand in the past. The fact is, I have yet to taste a wine from Kim Crawford that I don’t love. Although they’ve only been around for about two decades, they know their stuff. They only make a few varieties of wine, and they make them really […]
Brancott Estate Pinot Noir – Intensely Aromatic
Yesterday I posted a review of a bargain-priced pinot noir that was pretty good for the price. It wasn’t a wine that would totally knock your socks off, but it was good and a great value for a pinot noir. This wine from Brancott Estate is a similar story. This wine comes from Marlborough, New […]
Kim Crawford Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc – Amazing!
I know I’ve raved about Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc before, such as here and here. Those reviews have been about their entry-level sauvignon blanc, which I would say is one of the best bargains out there. It’s reliably delicious and affordable. I have some friends who refer to it as their “glass of Kim” every […]
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc – Consistently Delicious
This is not the first time I’ve reviewed a Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc. Just earlier this year I posted a review of the 2012 vintage and I loved it. Now, I’m happily enjoying the 2013 vintage — and it is equally delicious. When I find a wine that’s consistently awesome, year after year, that wine […]