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Tohu Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2019 (Marlborough)
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Medium coloured with seductive rich dark fruits on the nose and a hint of forest- floor development that adds intrigue. …
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Daisy Rock Reserve Pinot Noir 2021 Alexandra, Central Otago
Medium colour in the glass with aromas reminiscent of cherry cola on the nose. The palate is nicely weighted with …
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Wairau River Estate Marlborough Pinot Gris 2022
top 5
Citrus, stone fruit and a hint of thiol are present on the nose with flinty complexity set against delicate florals. …
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Villa Maria EarthGarden Pinot Gris 2021 (Hawke’s Bay)
top 5The nose here is very ripe but without being overdone. Aromas of ripe Asian pear, apricots, apples and spice gives …
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Waipara Hills Pinot Gris 2022
On the nose, apple and peach aromas sit alongside citrus and spice. These characters segue through to the palate which, …
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Old Coach Road Nelson Riesling 2020
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The little sister brand of Nelson’s Seifried Estate, the Old Coach Road brand was created to bring the best of …
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Lawsons Dry Hills Riesling 2019 (Marlborough)
top 5
Toasty and complex aromatic characters abound with lemon curd, ripe apple and stone fruit aromas on the nose. The off-dry …
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Old Coach Road Nelson Riesling 2022
An understated nose with delicate nectarine stone fruit and citrus peel aromas alongside white florals. A sweet example that is …
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Awatere River Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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Clean and bright with aromas of pea shell, tomato leaf and a medley of greens on its expressive nose. This …
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Delta Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Marlborough)
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A punchy and pungent style of sauvignon with high-toned citrus, stone fruit, passionfruit and some green aromas on the nose. …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Church Road Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2014
The Church Road team’s affinity for chardonnay often results in great bargains like this. It’s a charming wine in a …
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Esk Valley Chardonnay 2014
Another wine that delivers big on the price-quality ratio. The nose is focussed with a white pepper note and a …
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Hunter’s Marlborough Chardonnay 2014
Andrew Parkinson was taken with this wine’s “chablisien” qualities. It crackles with verve and energy, a swift flow of pure …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Chardonnay 2014
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Beguiling scents – apple strudel, citrus and a hint of caramel – lead the way. In the mouth it is equally rewarding, especially …
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Mills Reef Reserve Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay 2014
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This wine leans more toward the “trad” camp. Stonefruit, melon and grain flavours emerge, with a light dusting of oak. It is …
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Spy Valley Chardonnay 2013
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Grown using six clones of chardonnay, this wine triggered a lot of panel discussion. A flinty, smoky layer hangs over …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2014
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Once again, you have to hand it to the Villa Maria Cellar Selection label. This chardonnay delivers a lot of complexity for …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2014
Very different in style from its Hawke’s Bay cousin of the same vintage, this wine’s cooler origins come through in …
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Wairau River Chardonnay 2014
Lifted, fresh aromas akin to dill and honeydew melon provide a modest intro. In the mouth the wine grows considerably, …
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