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Lake Chalice The Raptor Chardonnay 2021 (Marlborough)
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There’s no absence of sulphide on the nose with this wine which will be catnip to lovers of those reductive …
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Saint Clair James Sinclair Chardonnay 2020 (Marlborough)
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Youthful appearance in the glass with aromas of nectarines and just a hint of butterscotch. The palate is energetic and …
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Leefield Station Chardonnay 2021 (Marlborough)
Ripe, rich stone fruit, cream and butter with a grapefruit citrus lift on the nose that delights. The palate is …
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Deen De Bortoli Shiraz Vat 8 2018 (New South Wales, Australia)
top 5There are few in the world of wine who won’t recognise the name De Bortoli, which started as the dream …
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Askerne Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2021 (Hawke’s Bay)
Lifted bright-red fruits and rustic bramble aromas are set against pepper and violets on the nose. The palate is moderately …
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Deen De Bortoli Cabernet Sauvignon Vat 9 2017 (New South Wales, Australia)
Dark fruits present in good concentration on the nose and through the well-weighted palate. Hallmark Australian eucalypt aromas are present, …
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Lake Chalice The Falcon Merlot 2021 (Hawke’s Bay)
Youthful and vibrant with plummy fruit and toasty oak on the nose and through the palate. Lots of fruit concentration …
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Saint Clair Origin Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot 2021 (Hawke’s Bay)
A youthful wine full of zeal with dense black fruit, cassis and a dash of dried herb on the nose. …
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Taylors Promised Land Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (South Australia)
Youthful with hints of berries and spice on the nose alongside lifted florals working in perfect harmony. Ripe blackberries are …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Hawke’s Bay)
Glossy in the glass with a dark core and attractive purple rim. Juicy red and black fruits abound on the …
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Best Buys for NZ Dessert Wines
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Eradus Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Sweet lime, lightly herbaceous sauvignon aromas, and a floral touch kick off this cutely named sticky sweet drop. It has …
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Giesen The Brothers Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Penetrating sauvignon blanc varietal cues are the starting point here, and they are skilfully coupled to botrytised lusciousness and complexity …
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Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling 2014
Like ice wine, this was made from riesling juice concentrated by freezing. A spicy, aromatic nose suggests peach syrup, lime …
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John Forrest Collection Wairau Valley Noble Riesling 2013
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World class sweet riesling from the estimable Dr. John Forrest. It has brilliant deep golden colour and delightful aromas of …
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Loveblock Noble Chenin Blanc 2014
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In France’s Loire Valley chenin blanc makes outstanding botrytised sweet whites. Loveblock’s version suggests New Zealand can do the same. …
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Main Divide Pokiri Reserve Waipara Valley Late Harvest Pinot Gris 2013
A wonderfully opulent nose of juicy aromatics introduces a wine with succulent pear-like fruit and nutmeg spice. Sugar-acid balance is …
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