Stone fruit and spice on the nose and through to the creamy palate which has a wonderful mealy character set …
→ moreAn attractive and approachable consumer-friendly style of chardonnay with juicy ripe peaches, pineapple and citrus set against oak spice both …
→ moreImmediate density of colour and viscosity are noticeable in the glass. On the nose, ripe blackberry and blackcurrant are present …
→ moreA colour so deep it’s almost inky in the glass, the nose boasts blackberries and spice with just a pinch …
→ moreA youthful and delightfully fragrant nose abundant with aromas of cassis and plum. On the palate these aromas are backed …
→ moreDark and dense with a youthful purple hue. Aromas of mulberries, blueberries and blackberries leap from the glass with plenty …
→ moreGorgeous primary characters abound on the nose as red plums and dark spices jump out of the glass. On the …
→ moreTaylors has been making wine in South Australia’s Clare Valley since 1969 and is one of the Australian First Families …
→ moreBright and fresh with aromas of plums, mulberries, redcurrant and mocha on the nose. The generous palate is bold and …
→ moreA layered and complex nose of cherries, redcurrant and tamarillo with spice leads into a big, bold palate, which while …
→ moreA wonderfully opulent nose of juicy aromatics introduces a wine with succulent pear-like fruit and nutmeg spice. Sugar-acid balance is …
→ moreAs soon as you’ve poured a glass of this wine, both its golden tint and complex aromatics point to the …
→ morePale red with aromas of strawberries and watermelon, both of which are reflected in the palate. Combined with just the …
→ more“It has wonderful concentration and intensity,” enthused John Belsham. This wine is certainly an extrovert, brimming with citrusy, zesty, fruit-driven …
→ moreThere’s a lot to like here. At the wine’s centre is a solid heart of citrus-infused fruit, over which sits …
→ moreMarqués de Cáceres is a relatively modern rioja winery, and their Crianza certainly has a contemporary, fruit-driven feel. Savoury earthiness …
→ moreLovely bright-red cherry, earthy and herbal notes deliver a precise aromatic impact on an inviting and intriguing nose which pulls …
→ moreBright and fresh with crisp yet ripe herbal tones. Full of energy and persistence, the generous palate is juicy and …
→ moreA vibrant fruit-driven style with a delicate fresh colour and youthful aromas. The slightly sweet and juicy palate is packed …
→ moreWe’re used to seeing smart buys from this label, and this is no exception. It is concentrated and tastes of …
→ moreFrom a vineyard located on prized terra rossa soils half way between Adelaide and Melbourne, MEZZO Shiraz is blended with …
→ moreMade with the little-grown pinot meunier, this is a brighter-colour rosé with great interest on the nose. With notes of …
→ moreThe only North Island-grown expression among our top wines, this is an attractively spicy, juicy, off-dry expression. Spiced pear and apple, …
→ moreThis wine leans more toward the “trad” camp. Stonefruit, melon and grain flavours emerge, with a light dusting of oak. It is …
→ moreFor the past few vintages, this well-balanced, well-priced wine has been one to look out for. Malbec makes up 44% …
→ moreGorgeous primary characters abound on the nose as red plums and dark spices jump out of the glass. On the …
→ moreVanillin oak exerts a powerful influence on this syrah from the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay’s most highly prized district. However, …
→ moreAppetising prosecco that’s a fraction drier than many. Apple, vanilla bean, almond and herb aromas are not really assertive, but …
→ moreHistory-steeped Mission Estate and its long serving winemaker Paul Mooney deliver a wine that is both very varietal and very …
→ moreAn impressive wine with aromas of fresh spices and ripe herbs. The palate is sweet yet juicy and is expertly …
→ moreGinger spice and sweet cinnamon- doughnut fragrance co-mingle with delicate Turkish delight which serves to give the nose an exotic …
→ moreMission Estate winemaker Paul Mooney has crafted a rugged individual with this fascinating wine. Complex flint and grapefruit pith notes …
→ more“Plump, plummy, generous and very drinkable,” noted Cameron Douglas. Beautifully ripe, softly textured and very long, with violet scents accenting …
→ moreGrown at the ocean end of the Awatere Valley on an estate-owned vineyard, this wine leads with warm jasmine scents. …
→ moreThis wine’s texture was admired by the panel, with Ben Glover praising its “chewy suppleness”. Flavours akin to grilled asparagus, …
→ moreMission Estate winemaker Paul Mooney puts the pinot fruit that comes his way to very good use. The entire panel …
→ moreEverybody should visit Mission Estate in Hawke’s Bay. No winery in New Zealand shares its unique combination of history, culture, …
→ moreA couple of years in the bottle has given this wine remarkable harmony, both in taste and texture. It is medium-dry, round and …
→ moreA fresh and harmonious style that is well structured with enough depth to support a soft and creamy palate of …
→ moreA great-value aperitif, perhaps with smoked-salmon blinis. Pinot gris enters the sparkling equation alongside chardonnay here. It has white peach, …
→ moreA toasty and mildly herbal style with a fine, bony structure and a fruitful palate. The nutty complexity against a …
→ moreThe nose is rich and layered with bright citrus notes and juicy sweet pear on the nose which segues through …
→ moreThe wonderfully historic, picturesque Mission winery is a must-see visit for anybody touring the Hawke’s Bay wine region. This well-priced …
→ moreAn expressive nose of pear, peach, citrus and spice jumps out of the glass. The off-dry palate sits at the …
→ moreDynamic uncomplicated and simply enjoyable . The core of dark fruits and smoky oak is relieved with punchy ripe berries, …
→ moreA whisper of pale salmon colour somehow echoes the fragrant red berry, rosehip and nougat on the nose of this …
→ moreA very focussed pinot-based wine with a delicate bead and steely aromatics. Ripe red raspberry, strawberry and toasty brioche flavours …
→ moreThough subdued the nose, opens up to reveal fresh grapefruit citrus, strawberries and cream all of which segues through to …
→ moreA wonderfully sincere wine with multi- faceted layers of flavours. Genuine fruit ripeness is underscored by flavours of a nutty …
→ moreA pale gold shimmering in the glass with some positive development characteristics evident on the nose. Lovely berry fruits come …
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