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Esk Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec 2020 (Hawke’s Bay)
A youthful and delightfully fragrant nose abundant with aromas of cassis and plum. On the palate these aromas are backed …
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Giunta by Daniel Brennan Malbec Nouveau 2021 (Hawke’s Bay)
A colour so deep it’s almost inky in the glass, the nose boasts blackberries and spice with just a pinch …
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Q Malbec 2021 (South East Australia)
Dark and dense with a youthful purple hue. Aromas of mulberries, blueberries and blackberries leap from the glass with plenty …
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Mills Reef Reserve Syrah 2020 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Gorgeous primary characters abound on the nose as red plums and dark spices jump out of the glass. On the …
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Taylors Estate Shiraz 2019 (Limestone Coast & Clare Valley, South Australia)
top 5
Taylors has been making wine in South Australia’s Clare Valley since 1969 and is one of the Australian First Families …
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Kurtz Family Vineyards Seven Sleepers Shiraz 2019 (Barossa, South Australia)
top 5Bright and fresh with aromas of plums, mulberries, redcurrant and mocha on the nose. The generous palate is bold and …
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Lake Chalice ‘The Raptor’ Pinot Noir 2020 (Marlborough)
A layered and complex nose of cherries, redcurrant and tamarillo with spice leads into a big, bold palate, which while …
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Saint Clair Origin Pinot Noir 2020 (Marlborough)
Light red fruit shines through on the nose alongside a dried herb character that provides intrigue. The palate is lively, …
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Altozano Tempranillo 2020 (Spain)
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Real Compania de Vinos Tempranillo 2019 (Spain)
Described by one of our judges as “good fun”, this wine is light on the palate, yet without lacking anything. …
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Best Buys for Sparkling
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Da Luca Prosecco D.O.C. NV (North-Eastern Italy)
Is Prosecco the most fashionable sparkling wine in the world today? Made from glera grapes in Italy’s north-eastern corner, it’s …
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Dunes & Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV (South Australian blend)
A well-priced Australian sparkling wine that offers attractive drinking. Subtle citrus, red berry, herb and light toasty notes meet the …
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Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut NV (Penedes, Spain)
This well-made Spanish cava over-delivers in its price category. It offers unusual poise with citrus and delicate spice on the …
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Jacob’s Creek Reserve Sparkling Rosé NV (Australian blend)
The brand that helped drive Australia’s wine export bonanza is also a good source of friendly sparkling wines. Jacob’s Creek’s …
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Lindauer Classic Brut Cuvée NV (NZ blend)
In keeping with Lindauer’s reputation for value, this powerful, rich wine belies its price tag. It has red berry and …
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Lindauer Classic Rosé NV
Lindauer’s pretty-in-pink sparkler continues to intrigue Cuisine tasters. Just how do they get such quality into the bottle at such …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV (NZ blend)
top 5
This exuberant example of Lindauer’s sparkling expertise has tons of personality. How do they do it at the price? Plenty …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvée NV (NZ blend)
More good value from Lindauer, this appealing drop has a slight blush of pink in its colour that’s followed appropriately …
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Mionetto Prestige Prosecco Brut NV (North-Eastern Italy)
Appetising prosecco that’s a fraction drier than many. Apple, vanilla bean, almond and herb aromas are not really assertive, but …
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Twin Islands Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV (Marlborough, NZ)
Produced by the well-known Nautilus Estate team, this is an uncomplicated, fruit-forward Marlborough sparkling wine with apple, herb and floral …
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Vallformosa Classic Brut Cava NV (Penedes, Spain)
Cava, the well-known Spanish sparkling wine, has always enjoyed popularity in its domestic market and in the UK. It’s quite …
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