An update on organic Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from New Zealand. 98% of Marlborough vineyards are now picked by machines, such as the one pictured above courtesy of New Zealand Winegrowers Inc, te Pā. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times.
There’s something archetypal about Paris and Sancerre. I associate glasses of pale, searing, […]
For the Love of Wine – Oct 17 2021 – Erica Crawford
The New Zealand world of wine is full of colourful people who are all passionate about their craft.
Journalist Kirsten Roedsgaard is passionate about New Zealand wine and invites people in the wine Industry to talk about their careers, back ground, wines and more.
Listen to […]
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast – 2020 Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
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New Zealand reigns supreme at Southern Sauvignon Blanc ‘Test Match’
Top New Zealand and South African Sauvignon Blancs scrum for winning title, in honour of 100 years of All Blacks x Springbok rugby
We have played the old foe for a century: always tough, always fair. And this weekend, our All Blacks take on the mighty Springboks […]
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Loveblock Pinot Gris Marlborough 2019
Score: 89
Release Price: $34
Tasting Note
Pear, nectarine and apricot flavors are supple and fresh on a soft and juicy frame. Shows details of green tea and dried flowers on the finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made, 750 cases imported. — MW
Loveblock Pinot Noir Central Otago 2019
Score: 89
Release Price: $36
Tasting Note
Tangy wild […]
19-24 September 2021
‘Meet the Maker’ Dining Events | Wine Tastings | Bar Takeovers
To celebrate Organic Wine Week (September 20-26) and the spring equinox, wine industry legends Ben Glover (Zephyr) and Erica Crawford (Loveblock) are taking their stellar line-up of organic wines nationwide – sharing their organic journey with a series of innovative bar takeovers, […]
Impressive variety of styles among recent sauvignon blancs
By Mark Henderson
Exciting to see the raft of interesting flavours across the wines, with some treading quite different paths.
No risk of Sauvignon Blanc being a one-trick pony here.
Finally, was the excitement at the overall quality across the group.
Sure, some accomplished producers here, but the class of these recent […]
A grape by any other name
By Mark Henderson
In life you might question someone who goes by an alias, but in the world of grape varieties this is all very commonplace.
Pinot Gris is but one example.
Whether labelled as pinot grigio in Italy, grauburgunder and rulander in Germany and Austria (the former generally drier, the latter more often […]
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Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2020 – 4 StarsThis graceful, vibrantly fruity and youthful red was mostly estate-grown at Bendigo. Deep ruby, with a fragrant, fresh, slightly spicy bouquet, it is mouthfilling and supple, with strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, a subtle seasoning of oak, lively acidity and gentle tannins. Best drinking […]
Aromatic White Wines That Overdeliver
Wine communicator Penny Sadler suggests three wines that are perfect for summer
Five years ago, Dallas’s Penny Sadler’s business took her to a variety of the world’s great wine regions and vineyards. But, something was missing.
“I liked wine, but I didn’t know very much about it,” she says, “so I was visiting […]
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