Tag: New Zeland

New Zealand in a Glass

Some New Zealand Wineries that Want Us to Enjoy Their Wines

 mywinepal  February 7, 2022

New Zealand has fresh, vibrant wines as we make in BC.  It is fun to taste wines from around the world, possibly giving you insights into new grape varieties or styles of winemaking.  You may also have an interest in organic or vegan wines.  New Zealand has these to offer.  In BC we do have a selection of wines from…

Brancott Estate Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020

Brancott Estate Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020

 Yvonne Lorkin  May 23, 2021

Brancott Estate Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 (NZ $19) This pinot is definitely the pumped up kicks where aromatics are concerned. Redcurrant and buckets of raspberry wash across a spicy baseline in the mouth. The acidity is hefty, the tannins are super-smooth – it’s a feel-good, taste-good, commercial style that’ll have the crowds smiling at that next Spring wedding or…