Writing Portfolio
Over the years, I’ve had the joy of turning glasses into stories - writing about wine, people, places, & the magic that happens when they come together.
Here you'll find a collection of my published work across magazines, websites, and other platforms I’m proud to contribute to -including Cuisine Magazine, NZ House & Garden & more.
From tasting notes to travel pieces, interviews to event coverage, my portfolio reflects my passion for wine that’s real, relatable, & rooted in curiosity
NZ House and garden - “Imbibe” - June 2020
Column: Red Blends
Winter is the time that we hunker down & drink more dark reds, although we’re probably all done with hunkering down for 2020 (thanks COVID), this was about great red blends to enjoy during the colder months.
Cuisine Magazine: Issue 200 - May 2020
Feature: It’s a big deal
When I was asked to join the team at Cuisine Magazine as their wine writer I was delighted and completely overwhelmed. Why? Because it’s a big deal…
Cuisine Magazine: Issue 200 - May 2020
Wine tasting notes
New Zealand’s finest pinot noirs were assessed by the Cuisine judges to determine the best of the best in a category that is hugely important in New Zealand wine.
NZ House & Garden - Issue 308 - April 2020
Column: Women in Wine
Very few things give me more pleasure that promoting the work of other women. To write about these three incredible winemakers & recommend their wines gave me a huge amount of pride
Cuisine Magazine 199 - Aromatics - March 2020
Wine tasting notes
Aromatics are regularly the winemakers favourite wines, from the richness of riesling to the deep perfumes to gewurtz - but consumers are reluctant to enjoy with the same passion.
NZ House & Garden - issue 306 - February 2020
Column: Lower alcohol wines
The demand for lower (and no) alcohol adult beverages has never been higher. People are moderating their drinking & abstaining like never before. So is low alcohol wine any good? Well it turns out that it’s better now than it’s ever been before.
Cuisine Magazine: Issue 198 - Sauvignon Blanc & Rose - January 2020
Wine Tasting Notes
Sauvignon is our king of grapes and winemakers can’t make rosé fast enough to keep up with demand, but which ones are good & which ones are great? The Cuisine panel assembled to find out.
Chinese Eye magazine - December 2019
Feature: Stanley Estate Wines (Sponsored Content)
My first time published in another language. Was impossible for me to critique the final edit though…
Cuisine Magazine - Isssue 197 - November 2019
Feature: Fine Wines of NZ - the Air New Zealand wine awards no longer exist, in its place however sits a new type of award that acknowledges the very best of the best of New Zealand wine.
Acknowledgement: John Belsham - after many years as the Cuisine wine writer John Belsham stepped down to persue other opportunities. This piece acknowledges his contribution.
Let’s Travel - Issue 54 - June/July 2018
Travel feature: Hawkes Bay as a wine tourism destination
let’s travel - Isssue 52 - february/march 2018
Travel feature: Outlining the very best of NZ Pinot Noir & where to find them throughout New Zealand