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, […]
Erica’s Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Here’s a family favourite, its substantial and nutty and can be tarted up with cream, nuts, bacon bits, but is totally perfect by itself!
Ingredients:1 Head of cauliflower4-6 Garlic cloves, or to taste2-3 White onions1 Can of cannellini beans1L Vegetable or chicken stock (roughly)Salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
Method:Set the oven to 180°C.Break the […]
Spotlight On: Loveblock’s Erica Crawford
“The South Africa-born New Zealand wine star talks about wine’s life lessons, experimenting with orange wine, the origin of Someone’s Darling vineyard, and her first sip of wine—a sparkling “perry” known as Babycham.”
Watch the video here.
Wine Spectator (May 2020)
2018 Loveblock ORANGE Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
“100% Sauvignon Blanc. A savoury undercurrent with preserved lemon, wild herbs, lemon and blood orange. Brim full of flavour with fruit pastille, poached pears, racy herbaceousness and a honeyed hint. Ripe gooseberry joins the party as it flows to a vibrant pear, honey and green herb driven close. A light […]
IG LIVE Loveblock Tasting with Erica
“New Zealand based female business leader. Erica is Loveblock wines founder and driving force. She continues to impress me as she forged on her journey to make her wines 100% organic, biodynamic, and sustainable. With her husband Kim as the winemaker, Erica and him are not shy of experimentation and […]
LOVEBLOCK’S ERICA CRAWFORD HOSTS DINNER
“With a passion for sustainability and biodiversity, Erica Crawford of Loveblock wine shared tastes and stories at Craw Daddy on March 2nd. Loveblock, the “love child” of Erica and her husband Kim, was created with best farming practices, organic winemaking and experimentation in mind. Notably, she poured the 2018 and 2019 […]
Tasting Note: Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc Orange Hits the Mark
This was one of my favorite natural wines from last year, and I was so excited when it was Loveblock. Hailing from New Zealand’s Marlborough region, Loveblock is the winery that is doing so much for the region and this Sauvignon Blanc, made with zero sulfites added, […]
Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
2014 Loveblock Marlborough Bone Dry Riesling 4 Stars / Top Rank / Top Value / #9 of 49 2014 Riesling from Marlborough
2019 Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir 4 Stars / Top Rank / #5 of 15 2019 Pinot Noir from Central Otago
2019 Loveblock […]
WINESTATE Marlborough Tasting March/April 2020 Issue
Loveblock Marlborough Gewürztraminer 2018 Perfumed, rich wine, estate-grown in the lower Awatere Valley. Full-bodied and intensely varietal, with concentrated, ripe, peachy, spicy flavours, gentle sweetness, a slightly oily texture and a fresh, long finish. Fine value. $22
Loveblock Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019 Certified organic, this estate-grown, […]
Selling A Wine Brand To Make Wines From The Heart
New Zealand is one of those countries, despite being a far-flung destination for most people, that tops most travel bucket lists mainly for its sheer raw beauty that reaches its ultimate wow factor in Central Otago (southern part of the South Island). Although it is now considered […]
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