Another medium-dry 2011 expression from this riesling-focused Nelson winery also shows a touch of bottle age toast, but more freshness …

Lots to love here – attractive faded rose scents, a soft texture and ripe berry-fruit flavours. This is a juicy …

The cooler Clare Valley climate in a year of generally moderate temperatures has softened the warmth and richness of this …

Kilikanoon’s Clare Valley wines have often impressed Cuisine tasters in the past and the story continues with the 2014 Killerman’s …

This very warm and friendly wine has loads of boldly expressive character. The aromas of savoury oak toast and spices …

Straightforward Clare Valley shiraz in a modern, medium bodied, gluggable style, this has deep colour and a ripe, juicy aroma …

Kirrihill’s Clare Valley wines have impressed the Cuisine panel before, and this 2014 edition continues the fine form. It smells …

Another great buy, this is a punchy, juicy wine that offers up brooding, saline scents. A wave of concentrated fruit …

If one wine in our Cuisine shiraz tasting summed up the appeal of this great Australian wine type, it would …

The 2012 edition of this hearty Clare Valley shiraz was the top wine in last year’s Cuisine shiraz tasting and …

A bright, youthful, and charming style that is fleshy and juicy with plump red fruits of raspberry and plum. With …

A wonderful balance of fresh and juicy aromatics. The palate is packed with ripe tropical notes that are juxtaposed by the soft green …

Bright and fresh with aromas of plums, mulberries, redcurrant and mocha on the nose. The generous palate is bold and …

Attractive juniper berry and Italian bitters notes come through in this bright, focused wine, named for the great-great-great-great Maori grandmother …

The only European in the lineup, this French stunner is sitting a pretty pale pink in the glass with aromas …

From a small co-operative winery in Premier Cru country just south of Reims, this is a subdued, “winey” Champagne, smelling …

Lake Chalice winemakers are based in Marlborough, but they also have a thing for Hawke’s Bay syrah. A good match …

Aromatics as clean and crisp as a freshly ironed shirt are backed up by a beautifully weighted mouthful. Bright citrus and …

Lake Chalice was one of the first Marlborough wineries to become ‘kareaera (native falcon) conscious’. Low in alcohol (9.5%), this …

Beautifully ripe with richness, juiciness, savoury oak and a touch of light smoke. A generous and flavourful style yet also …

Buttery and creamy aromatics lead into a warm palate with sweet ripe fruit, crisp citrus tones, and savoury oak. A …

Now owned by Saint Clair, the Lake Chalice brand has a strong history in producing quality sweet wines from its …

Stone fruit and spice on the nose and through to the creamy palate which has a wonderful mealy character set …

Youthful and vibrant with plummy fruit and toasty oak on the nose and through the palate. Lots of fruit concentration …

Citrus notes on the nose with refreshing cucumber and lime pith notes coming through. An off-dry style balanced precisely with …

A very pale, almost onion-skin-coloured rosé with nice red berry fruit aromas on the nose. The palate is subtle and …

Lots of the green aromas we associate with sauvignon such as capsiucm and tomato leaf are present on the nose …

A vibrant and forward nose with tropical fruit aromas and a herbal lift that draws you in. The well-balanced palate …

Now owned by Saint Clair, the Lake Chalice label continues to produce great value wine under its ‘The Nest’ tier.  …

Priced to please, this wine is “a delicious mouthful of drinkability” (Jo Gear). Red berry, dark cherry and herbal notes …

A lighter, drier style of gris more reminiscent of Italian grigio with sweet-and-sour florals and juicy pear and apple crunch. …

Pale in the glass with attractive and inviting mandarin citrus and lifted strawberry aromas on the nose. These mouthwatering characters …

A ripe, yet quiet wine that has a restrained, yet complex aromatic profile. A well made wine with delicious greens …

There’s no absence of sulphide on the nose with this wine which will be catnip to lovers of those reductive …

Intense and deeply coloured in the glass, this high-toned and youthful pinot is unashamedly big in style with aromas of …

A layered and complex nose of cherries, redcurrant and tamarillo with spice leads into a big, bold palate, which while …

The Barossa Valley floor bestows warmth and ripeness to shiraz and has done for around 175 years. Langmeil sums it …

Lanson Black Label Brut has never been better. It’s a polished style with a classical bouquet that’s reminiscent of citrus, …

Bright citrus and lime-blossom aromas please on the nose and flow through to the palate interwoven with yellow and green …