If one were making a list of iconic Kiwi brands then Lindauer would have to be close to the top. …

A burnished copper colour with a fragrant nose of dried fennel, sage and straw alongside apricots and lemon citrus. The …

This is a lean, racy style. It opens its account with fresh, appley and pressed linen scents, then washes like …

This lemon gold-hued wine with herbal aromatics leads to lip-smacking green apple and lime flavours with a layer of toasty …

A bit of a mouthful to say, but very easy to enjoy. This rosé looks absolutely stunning in the glass …

In France’s Loire Valley chenin blanc makes outstanding botrytised sweet whites. Loveblock’s version suggests New Zealand can do the same. …

Syrupy treacle clinging to the sides with a slight green hue in the light – the delightful hallmarks of a …

A pink so bold it’s heading into the spectrum of light red and a character that is immediately appealing. This …

A tight red-fruited style that opens up well with spicy oak, dried herbs and gentle black pepper. Whilst rich in …

Crafted from single vineyard Bendigo fruit, this debut pinot is seriously good for the price. It’s a warm, ripe expression, …

As per its name, this pinot is sassy and full of character with dried herbs, ripe black cherries and raspberries …

A bright and appealing colour in the glass with rich ripe cherry, boysenberry and tamarillo aromas on the nose. The …

FEISTY & BRAVE The undisputed home of rosé is Provence in southern France where the climate is dry and the summer days …

Vintage after vintage, this wine arguably gives you more pinot intrigue for your dollar than any other. This version is …

A wonderfully opulent nose of juicy aromatics introduces a wine with succulent pear-like fruit and nutmeg spice. Sugar-acid balance is …

As soon as you’ve poured a glass of this wine, both its golden tint and complex aromatics point to the …

Pale red with aromas of strawberries and watermelon, both of which are reflected in the palate. Combined with just the …

“It has wonderful concentration and intensity,” enthused John Belsham. This wine is certainly an extrovert, brimming with citrusy, zesty, fruit-driven …

There’s a lot to like here. At the wine’s centre is a solid heart of citrus-infused fruit, over which sits …

Marqués de Cáceres is a relatively modern rioja winery, and their Crianza certainly has a contemporary, fruit-driven feel. Savoury earthiness …

Lovely bright-red cherry, earthy and herbal notes deliver a precise aromatic impact on an inviting and intriguing nose which pulls …

Bright and fresh with crisp yet ripe herbal tones. Full of energy and persistence, the generous palate is  juicy and …

A vibrant fruit-driven style with a delicate fresh colour and youthful aromas. The slightly sweet and juicy palate is packed …

We’re used to seeing smart buys from this label, and this is no exception. It is concentrated and tastes of …

Clean and high toned on the nose with bright berry fruit, lychees and lemon aromas with just a touch of …

From a vineyard located on prized terra rossa soils half way between Adelaide and Melbourne, MEZZO Shiraz is blended with …

Made with the little-grown pinot meunier, this is a brighter-colour rosé with great interest on the nose. With notes of …

The only North Island-grown expression among our top wines, this is an attractively spicy, juicy, off-dry expression. Spiced pear and apple, …

This wine leans more toward the “trad” camp. Stonefruit, melon and grain flavours emerge, with a light dusting of oak. It is …

For the past few vintages, this well-balanced, well-priced wine has been one to look out for. Malbec makes up 44% …

Gorgeous primary characters abound on the nose as red plums and dark spices jump out of the glass. On the …

Vanillin oak exerts a powerful influence on this syrah from the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay’s most highly prized district. However, …

Appetising prosecco that’s a fraction drier than many. Apple, vanilla bean, almond and herb aromas are not really assertive, but …

History-steeped Mission Estate and its long serving winemaker Paul Mooney deliver a wine that is both very varietal and very …

An impressive wine with aromas of fresh spices and ripe herbs. The palate is sweet yet juicy and is expertly …

Ginger spice and sweet cinnamon- doughnut fragrance co-mingle with delicate Turkish delight which serves to give the nose an exotic …

Mission Estate winemaker Paul Mooney has crafted a rugged individual with this fascinating wine. Complex flint and grapefruit pith notes …

“Plump, plummy, generous and very drinkable,” noted Cameron Douglas. Beautifully ripe, softly textured and very long, with violet scents accenting …

Grown at the ocean end of the Awatere Valley on an estate-owned vineyard, this wine leads with warm jasmine scents. …

This wine’s texture was admired by the panel, with Ben Glover praising its “chewy suppleness”. Flavours akin to grilled asparagus, …