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Lake Chalice The Nest Rosé 2022 (Marlborough)
Pale in the glass with attractive and inviting mandarin citrus and lifted strawberry aromas on the nose. These mouthwatering characters …
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M. Chapoutier Pays d’Oc Rosé 2021 (Rhône, France)
A pink so bold it’s heading into the spectrum of light red and a character that is immediately appealing. This …
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Lake Chalice The Falcon Rosé 2022 (Marlborough)
A very pale, almost onion-skin-coloured rosé with nice red berry fruit aromas on the nose. The palate is subtle and …
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Lindauer Vintage Series Brut Cuvée 2017 (Gisborne)
top 5
If one were making a list of iconic Kiwi brands then Lindauer would have to be close to the top. …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV (Gisborne/Hawke’s Bay)
Medium colour in the glass with a persistent bead, clean and rounded with nice fruit character, toastiness, creaminess and decent …
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Morton Black Label Méthode Traditionelle Brut 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
Though subdued the nose, opens up to reveal fresh grapefruit citrus, strawberries and cream all of which segues through to …
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Dibon Cava Brut Selection NV (Spain)
top 5
Last year we featured cava in the méthode traditionelle category as it is a wine that is made in the …
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De Bortoli KV Prosecco Rosé NV (King Valley, Victoria, Australia)
top 5
The King Valley is considered the natural home of prosecco in Australia. Located in the north east of Victoria, the …
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De Bortoli KV Prosecco NV (King Valley, Victoria, Australia)
top 5
Pale in the glass with hints of spice against the floral character of white jasmine and honeysuckle, which are matched …
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YB by Yarra Burn Prosecco NV (King Valley, Victoria, Australia)
top 5
A lean and focussed example that is slightly subdued on the nose but with lovely aromatics of citrus, apples and …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
top 10
The panel dubbed this wine the “classic retro”, in recognition of its golden-peach and vanilla-bean flavours. “That fruit is delicious …
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Crossroads Milestone Series Chardonnay 2013
top 10
Steve Smith was taken with this wine’s papery, mineral texture, resembling white Burgundy. Citrus, vanilla, roasted white nuts, gunflint and …
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De Vine Chardonnay Nelson 2010
De Vine in name, divine by nature. This lemon-coloured wine has developed beautifully, thanks to sensitive oak handling and well-ripened …
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Fault Line Chardonnay 2013
No fault lines that the panel could detect – just a steady flow of sweet lemon zest, fresh ginger and …
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HaHa Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Attractive struck-match scents usher in an exotic array of flavours, rock melon and orange peel among them. “Very well-managed aromas”, …
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Mud House Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Nothing showy about this 2013; it is a restrained yet focused package. Classy aromatics – flintiness and limes – lead …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Chardonnay 2013
The vicar has chosen well (again), but should be told to put this one aside for a year or two, …
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Selaks Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
top 10
Another fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …
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Te Awa Left Field Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
top 10
You get a lot for a modest outlay from this settled, very together Hawke’s Bay chard. Marzipan, citrus and hints …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
This very drinkable style is well stocked with ripe melon and citrus flavours, overlaid with warm, rich toast and butterscotch …
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