Central Otago — Harry J Morris Wine Educator - Blog

Small, But Perfectly Formed

Until a few weeks ago when an invitation to a tasting landed in my inbox, I’m sorry to say that I hadn’t actually heard of Folding Hill vineyard in Central Otago. To their immense credit, Kate and her team at Reserve Wines have stocked Folding Hill’s wines ever since the release of its very first vintage, and I for one know better than to question the judgement of Kate’s palate.

TastingHarry Morris19 September 20132007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, Barrique, Bendigo, Central Otago, Clone UCD 5, DIAM Cork, Folding Hill, French Oak, New Zealand, Orchard Block, Pinot Noir, Reserve Wines, Tim KerruishComment

Festive Cheers

As usual, the run-up to Christmas was a prolonged period of pandemonium at work and so, by the time the holidays eventually arrived, all plans of elaborate meals and fine wines had been abandoned in favour of simpler family favourites. That’s not to say I didn’t open a couple of reasonable bottles, but only so I had something to write about, you understand.

DrinkingHarry Morris26 December 20121997, 2009, Arnaldo Caprai, Central Otago, Felton Road, Italy, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Sagrantino, Sagrantino di Montefalco, UmbriaComment