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Yalumba FSW Botrytis Viognier 2023 (Wrattonbully, South Australia)
top 5Mid-gold in the glass with aromas of apricot kernel and some subtle dried grass on the nose. The palate is …
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Verde Brut NV (Gisborne)
top 5
Lovely complexity on the nose with that delightful lifted brioche toast that makes you want to dive into the glass. …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé NV (Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne)
A pale, coppery onion-skin pink in the glass with lots happening on the aromatically complex nose including positive development characteristics …
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Te Hana Brut NV (Gisborne)
The nose is aromatic and crisp with lemon and grapefruit citrus and Granny Smith apples, with subtle toasted brioche alongside. …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV (Gisborne)
top 5
I have a deep affinity for Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs as each glass is loaded with good memories. …
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H.Lanvin & Fils Brut NV
top 10
Vibrant in the glass with a golden hue and an enticing lifted sorbet creamy character on the nose alongside yeasty …
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Yarra Burn YB Prosecco NV (Yarra Valley, Victoria)
top 5Pale in the glass with aromas of ripe apples, lime citrus, white blossoms and honeysuckle flowers on the nose. The …
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De Bortoli Prosecco Rosé NV (King Valley, Victoria)
top 5A pale coral-pink in the glass with high-toned apple aromas and hints of strawberries. The palate is bright and refreshing …
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Ant Moore a+ Chardonnay 2023 (Marlborough)
top 5
A sulphidic style of chardonnay done really well with ripe fruit and vibrancy from the get-go. Though the acid is …
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Saint Clair James Sinclair Chardonnay 2021 (Marlborough)
top 10
A medium colour in the glass with high- toned fruit on the nose; lifted citrus (both lemon and yellow grapefruit) …
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Best Buys for NZ Riesling
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Aurum Dry Riesling 2009
top 10
This gracefully ageing riesling wowed the panel. “It’s a thoroughbred, dancing across the palate,” said John Belsham. Jasmine florals and …
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Coopers Creek Marlborough Riesling 2013
The role acidity plays in riesling cannot be overstated. In this wine, it not only gives structural focus, but lifts …
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Highfield Marlborough Riesling 2012
Intoxicating floral scents – jasmine and lavender – lead the way through to a concentrated, full mouthful. The sweetness in …
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Invivo Central Otago Riesling 2013
top 10
“Such concentration on a beautifully delicate framework,” observed Dan Dineen, assessing our top riesling. This gorgeous drop is exquisitely balanced, …
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Mount Riley Riesling 2013
The purity that is a hallmark of 2013 riesling shows here in jasmine, orange-blossom and honeysuckle aromatics. Soft, juicy and …
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Mud House Waipara Valley Riesling 2013
A tangerine peel note that is very Waipara makes a big statement in this mouthfilling riesling from an experienced producer. …
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Palliser Estate Riesling 2012
Winemaker Allan Johnson has a string of rieslings to his credit. This shows attractive hints of bottle-age toast. “Lovely focus …
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Ribbonwood Marlborough Riesling 2013
Bold florals are backed up by punchy tropical fruit and citrus notes. The sweetness and acids are in such good …
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Sanctuary Riesling 2013
A label with a great track record produces another elegant wine. Dabs of quince, mandarin, pear and stonefruit all shine …
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Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Riesling 2013
top 10
This wine is all about great fruit concentration and incisive acidity. It offers a bold, fresh rush of citrus and …
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Vavasour Riesling 2011
This older wine still looks young and vigorous, with its delicious floral and citrus notes imbued with plenty of sweetness.
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Dry Riesling 2013
top 10
This engaging wine has so much going for it. After an appealing floral overture, apple and lime notes join the …
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Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Dry Riesling 2013
top 10
Reach for this wine if you are ever in doubt over which riesling to buy – it will never let …
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Wairau River Riesling 2013
This riesling leans toward the lime, green-apple side of the flavour spectrum. Supporting the fruit is an overt, racy, acid …
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Wither Hills Marlborough Riesling 2012
This wine cuts a swashbuckling swathe across the palate, driven by razor-edged acidity. The fruit offers a fabulous salad of …
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Zephyr Riesling 2012
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This “totally seductive” wine rocked Cameron Douglas’s world and earned high praise from the entire panel. It’s a big, concentrated …
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