Author: Its Always Wine Oclock
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Meet Sparkling Shiraz – a fun and interesting wine!
Sparkling red wine is quite uncommon in most parts of the world, with only a few regions known for producing it. One of the most common sparkling reds is probably Lambrusco, which originated in Northern Tuscany. Another area producing sparkling reds is Australia with their Shiraz, its history dating back to the 1880s. This Andrew…
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Review of Mischief’s Syrah. Plus an introduction to our new downloadable wine mats!!
Mischief Wines’ new 2023 Syrah from Waipara is introduced with downloadable wine-tasting mats. This NZ$40 Syrah, bought from Riverside Market, has a ruby red color, pronounced aromas of dark plums, blackberries, vanilla, and warm spices, and a balanced palate with medium acidity. It’s recommended for BBQ pairings.
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Discover Askerne Dessert Cabernet now – A Brilliant Fortified wine!
Hi all, Recently we attended a wine tasting at our university where Askerne wines from Hawkes Bay came and we got to try 8 of their wines. All of them were delicious but one stood out to us and we just had to buy it. It was a Dessert Cabernet Sauvignon. This particular dessert wine…
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Seifried Zweigelt – a rare gem from Nelson.
Zweigelt is an Austrian red grape variety that dates back to the 1920s. It is a cross between Blaufränkisch and St Laurent (which is thought to be related to the Pinot Noir family and shares many characteristics). In New Zealand, only about 1 hectare is planted, making it a pretty rare find. On our visit…
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Our first review of a sweet wine! – Seifried Riesling.
This blog post reviews a sweet Agnes riesling from Seifried, highlighting its high acidity which balances its sweetness. The wine, made in Nelson and priced at NZ$29 for a 375ml bottle, has a golden lemon color, sweet aromas of honey, papaya, peaches, and a palate of citrus, honey, and spices.
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Te Mania Pinot Gris: Freshness and Complexity in Every Sip
Hi all, Welcome back to our blog, sorry it has been so long, we have been pretty busy with our mid-year exams and didn’t have much time to write up any new blogs. We are now getting back on top of it and are ready to give you fresh new content. Many of the wines…
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Neudorf vineyard – our experience + review of their Pinot Noir.
One of the absolute highlights of our Nelson trip was when we visited Neudorf Vineyard in Moutere Valley. We tried some absolutely stunning wines and got a lot of valuable information about the processes used in making these wines. Luckily we visited on a quieter day which meant that Reuben, the cellar door manager, had…
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Richmond Plains Blanc de Noir – Wine Review.
During our visit to Te Mania, we tried Richmond Plains’ still Blanc de Noir, a white wine made from red Pinot Noir grapes, presenting a unique peachy rosé color, sharp, floral, and fruity tones complemented by a dry, acidic palate. Retailing at NZ$25.99, it offers a refreshing choice, especially for viticulture students exploring diverse wines.
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Our Review of “Three Brothers” Wine from Te Mania
On our trip up to Nelson, we stumbled upon Te Mania Wines when looking for somewhere to do a quick tasting. We could immediately tell that we had come to the right place. Michal, the man doing the cellar door tasting was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to talk us through all the different…
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Our review of the Mischief Sauvignon Blanc!
Over the weekend we went down to Riverside Market in Christchurch to visit Mischief Wine. The area is a lovely place to sit, and we spent the majority of our time people-watching. You can also grab food from around the market and sit down with your wine, which is pretty cool. We were super excited…