About Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
Raymond Chan Wine Reviews was established in 2010, accumulated over 10,000 wine reviews by Raymond Chan until February 2019.
Candice Chow continues Raymond’s legacy by offering Raymond Chan Wine Reviews since May 2020.
Raymond Chan Wine Reviews provides a unique service by publishing independent, assessment-based, critical reviews in a style that is easily understood by the wine enthusiast, wine reseller and wine producer alike. You’ll find tasting notes on many newly-released wines here. The wine reviews are free to access and use, whether you are buying or selling wine. I trust our reviews are useful and enjoyable. – Candice Chow
Featured Reviews
Anika Willner appointed General Manager of Coal Pit
Anika Willner appointed General Manager of Coal Pit
Long-standing Winemaker to lead the next chapter of Coal Pit’s organic Gibbston estate
Coal Pi... Read more
Misha’s Vineyard Wines Enters New Phase with Strategic Vineyard Sale and Multi-Year Supply Agreement
Misha's Vineyard Wines has announced the sale of its 57-hectare Bendigo vineyard property, marking an important new phase for the acclaimed Central Ot... Read more
The best of the best: Announcing the GIMBLETT GRAVELS® 2024 Annual Vintage Selection
What a vintage! On revealing the top 12, Andrew Caillard MW declared, “the 2024 Gimblett Gravels® vintage has yielded an embarrassment of richness... Read more
Appellation Marlborough Wine Appoints Stephanie McIntyre as Chief Executive Officer
Marlborough, New Zealand - Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has announced the appointment of Stephanie McIntyre as its new Chief Executive Officer,... Read more
Central Otago’s most historic winery opens a cellar door experience in the heart of Gibbston
Monte Christo Winery – the birthplace of Central Otago wine – opened its doors to a new wine-tasting experience in Gibbston at the end of last m... Read more
Queenstown’s iconic Wine Cave turns 30
Wine tourism and experience leader Gibbston Valley is celebrating the 30th birthday of its iconic Wine Cave this weekend.
Completed in 1995, the im... Read more
Dom Maxwell to Retire from Greystone
Dom Maxwell to Retire from Greystone; Paul Donaghy appointed as Chief Executive Officer; Georgia Melhlhopt Promoted to Winemaker
After 21 years wit... Read more
Wine Marlborough Lifetime Achievement Award
When Kimberley and Kevin Judd moved to New Zealand in 1983, they planned to stay for three years.
Now, more than 40 years after Kevin made the firs... Read more
Going for Gold at 2025 Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect
Nearly 100 wines have been awarded gold medals at the 2025 Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect.
Ninety-one golds were awarded - the highe... Read more
Judging to kick off for 2025 Marlborough Wine Show
Fifteen judges will taste 622 wines entered into the 2025 Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect, this week.
Chief Judge Stu Marfell will ... Read more
