Fresh and lively with aromas of citrus peel, pineapple, passionfruit and a hint of flint on this attention-seeking nose. Once …
→ moreAromatically expressive, this wine jumps out of the glass and exclaims its sauvignon blanc-ness. Classic passionfruit matched with lovely green …
→ moreWhile initially shy, the nose reveals aromas of gooseberry, nectarine and tropical fruits with restrained intensity. The flavoursome palate reflects …
→ moreLots of the green aromas we associate with sauvignon such as capsiucm and tomato leaf are present on the nose …
→ moreA riper style on the nose with stone fruit, florals, herbals and hay characters present in lovely balance. The palate …
→ moreA pungent nose with ripe passionfruit, grapefruit citrus and green tomato leaf and wild nettle aromas. The flavoursome palate is …
→ moreThis wine is unashamedly Marlborough sauvignon blanc with upfront punchy aromas of passionfruit, pineapple and green herbs leaping out of …
→ moreThe nose is reserved and understated with lemon blossom, subtle thiols and lime citrus aromas all of which carry through …
→ moreFresh on the nose with gooseberry, passionfruit, honey and aromas of soft greens. The palate is nicely weighted and juicy …
→ moreAn upfront and juicy nose with lovely nectarine and citrus aromas present alongside fresh green herbs which segue through to …
→ moreGentle dark floral scents presage a palate that is still quite tight and will open up nicely over the next …
→ moreThis label is a regular achiever at Cuisine pinot tastings. The 2014 version is typically inky, rich and powerful, offering …
→ moreTo make this pinot, winemaker Gordon Russell sources fruit from both the Wairau and Awatere valleys. The result is a …
→ moreFew pinot labels are as ubiquitous as Roaring Meg, poured at licensed establishments all over the country. The 2014 version …
→ moreAnother label that is a perennial overachiever. This latest Vicar’s Choice is a sassy, bright expression. Berryfruit and red apple …
→ moreAn overture of spiced plum scents is followed by an allegro of a mouthful – vibrant red fruit notes, oak …
→ moreBannockburn’s oldest vineyard comes through with a lovely ripe, dark expression. It’s in no rush, moving across the palate with …
→ moreThis favoured Bannockburn site has produced another fine pinot, praised by Cameron Douglas for its “youth, poise and tension”. It’s …
→ more“Intriguing creaminess,” opined John Belsham in reference to this wine’s red berries and cream aromatics. In the mouth, bright sweet …
→ moreGiving Wairau River a top 10 double is this elegant expression. What it lacks in concentration it makes up for …
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