Wines of Martinborough Flying to Wellington is always exciting, and that’s just the landing. Every time I land safely after my white knuckle ride I know that I will have to take off in the same conditions. The rough ride into Wellington makes for a dramatic aspect to any visit to its closest wine region.
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Wine Review: Schubert ‘Block B’ Pinot Noir 2008 This wine seems to go from strength to strength winning awards and just getting better every time I have the fortune of tasting it. The 50% new oak and the 14.5% alcohol that would normal suffocate such a delicate wine have no bearing in the overall impression
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Dry River ‘The Lovat’ Syrah, Martinborough  - Fresh peanut shells, cabbage, black cherry, and only a hint of cracked black pepper on the nose. The red and black cherry with dirty tar and acid balance that leaves this wine to age gracefully over the next 4-8 years. 91 points 5 Stars RRP $54

Palliser Estate is one of the regions most well known wineries. Alongside Dry River, Ata Rangi, and Schubert, Palliser is a key player in the New Zealand wine industry and key producer of Pinot Noir. It’s often said that ‘New Zealand Pinot Noir doesn’t age very well’ but this wine proves that it can and
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Wine Review: Jayson Bryant talks and tastes aged New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Nga Waka 1999, Martinborough. 89 Points 4 Stars RRP $22