Mark Henderson

When it comes to serving wine it pays to read the label, reviewer Mark Henderson finds.  

This week reviewer Mark Henderson enjoys some very drinkable chardonnay.

As a relatively new vine-growing and wine-making nation, we are still working out what grows best where, reviewer Mark Henderson writes.

Mike Henderson savours some different flavours when it comes to pinot noir.

This week, reviewer Mark Henderson samples pinot gris - a variety growing in popularity and an important part of the wine industry.

This week, Mark Henderson samples wines on the sweeter side.

One of the nice things about reviewing a group of (in the main) "second label'' wines is that they are generally made in good volumes, making them widely and easily available, reviewer Mark Henderson writes.

Wine reviewer Mark Henderson samples some sauvignon blanc.

Wine reviewer Mark Henderson tries some different wines.

Wine reviewer Mark Henderson samples some riesling.

Wine reviewer Mark Henderson enjoys some chardonnays.

Wine reviewer Mark Henderson tries a recent arrival to New Zealand, and likes what he tastes.

Mark Henderson and fellow tasters sample some pinot noir.

Across the world, individual grape varieties, confusingly, go by a number of synonyms, Mark Henderson writes.

Tastings can reveal new and wonderful wines, says reviewer Mark Henderson.  

There's much to appreciate about Gimlet Gravels, says wine reviewer Mark Henderson. 

The Gimblett Gravels sub-region in Hawkes Bay dates back a mere 35 years.

New Zealand's first International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration was recently held in Marlborough, Mark Henderson writes.

Wine reviewer Mark Henderson gets a taste of some fine Central Otago pinots.

Wine reviewer Mark Henderson enjoys some rieslings.