Abundant with rich, ripe tropical stone-fruit characters on the nose and palate. Unashamedly peachy with good power and a supple …
→ moreAromas of lovely juicy limes and intelligently integrated vanilla oak nuance on the nose. The palate boasts mouthwateringly succulent acidity …
→ morePhenomenal value at under $20, this Nelson chardonnay has a supple cashew note against the tropical peach with hints of …
→ moreA symphony of lemonade, lime, pear and butterscotch on the nose alongside an intriguing savoury note which, while feeling like …
→ moreAnother great value from the Languedoc, this is a funky, slightly rustic but very French-styled syrah with big ripe round …
→ moreAlthough Three Dark Horses is a relatively new producer (started in 2009), the fruit for this is from an established …
→ moreGood value from a small producer who only makes this one wine. Bellevue is unapologetically old-school in style, very ripe …
→ moreA charming drink-now number, the instantly identifiable label promises consistency from selecting fruit across South Australia. The deep-pitched blackberry fruit …
→ moreA great value expression of shiraz with plenty of purity and interest. The excellent 2019 vintage has lifted minerality (Ben …
→ moreKathryn and John Loughlin established Askerne in 1993, expanding in 2000 into the neighbouring orchard to take it to 20ha, …
→ more“Beautiful and classic,” noted Dan Dineen. This wine’s varietal purity strikes you from the first sniff; sweet florals with hints …
→ moreThis smartly priced wine is dry and carries a lighter frame than most of the other top place getters. Dried …
→ moreThis attractive wine is anchored by a solid core of fruit, a small amount of which was fermented in oak barrels. …
→ moreAnother label that is a perennial overachiever. This latest Vicar’s Choice is a sassy, bright expression. Berryfruit and red apple …
→ moreNow part of the New Zealand component of American Bill Foley’s wine empire, the Sanctuary label is ever-reliable and sharply …
→ moreA crowd-pleaser, on several levels. The price will appeal and the crisp, juicy, citrusy style will win plaudits from pinot gris …
→ moreA label with a great track record produces another elegant wine. Dabs of quince, mandarin, pear and stonefruit all shine …
→ moreMargaret River is often thought of as cabernet country, but the region’s delicious, modern shiraz is a winner too. Sandalford’s …
→ moreThis aptly named example is both graceful and saving in that it overdelivers on both elegance and price. We enjoyed …
→ moreVibrant and focussed with great intensity with a musky nose of fresh pineapple and citrus. A wine that treads very …
→ moreVibrant honeyed citrus blossom, limes and a hint of apricot present on the nose along with a delightfully musky marmalade …
→ morePhenomenal value at under $20, this Nelson chardonnay has a supple cashew note against the tropical peach with hints of …
→ moreUnderstated on the nose with subtle reductive characteristics. The palate is well weighted with some richness and sweet citrus fruit …
→ moreReflective of a cooler style gewürztraminer showing stone fruit, crab apple and musk. One you might consider to be a …
→ moreFresh tropical fruit, lush pear drops and a hint of white pepper for seasoning make this bright and expressive grüner …
→ moreReminiscent of grapefruit mixed through fresh, homemade lemonade. Fresh and flinty on the nose with a ripe, green, zesty streak …
→ moreSome very well balanced ripe thiol notes woven around elegant green melon, lime and freshly smacked herb aromas with an …
→ moreGreen tobacco, wild peas, yellow citrus and bright passionfruit sing on the nose of this expressive sauvignon. A mouthful reveals …
→ moreA riper style on the nose with stone fruit, florals, herbals and hay characters present in lovely balance. The palate …
→ moreWith an impressive array of bold flavours, this wine is no shrinking violet. The fruit thankfully has a stout frame …
→ moreThe idea of sparkling New Zealand savvy originated partly as a way of using up a glut of sauvignon blanc, …
→ moreAnother fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …
→ moreFrom Hawke’s Bay’s red metal soils, Selaks Reserve has a nose of raspberries, red cherries and peppery spice. There’s a …
→ moreTropical sauvignon blanc fruit and ripe peach flavours sit on a creamy, balanced palate and attractive finish. Prosecco enthusiasts will …
→ moreAn honest, rather traditional McLaren Vale shiraz, earthy and ripe with tons of personality. Jammy berry fruit leads the way …
→ moreA rustic, warts-and-all McLaren Vale shiraz of real personality. The nose has a high-toned, old-fashioned feel, marrying dark fruit characters …
→ moreA powerfully aromatic style that pushes the boundaries to deliver richness and intensity that is complex yet fresh and vibrant. …
→ moreA very smart wine from a label with deep Marlborough roots. It’s a crisp, bright package, with flint and citrus …
→ moreAn excellent example of the value available in Aussie shiraz. This big-flavoured, rich and complete red has good balance of …
→ moreA robust wine with generous aromas of ripe dark fruits and roasted nuts. A typical McLaren Vale style with a rich warm core …
→ moreBlanquette de Limoux, from Languedoc in France’s south-west, is a popular sparkling wine in its home market. Made predominantly from …
→ moreA delicate pale-copper coloured wine that is fresh and inviting with youthful aromatics of white flowers and ripe summer raspberry and strawberry fruits. An …
→ moreThe deft hand of Dave Clouston, maker of our top rosé, is also behind this wine. Juicy, bright cherry and …
→ moreA refreshingly crisp style with a white floral bouquet sustained by a mousse that dances across the palate. Luscious lemon-lime …
→ moreNot shy in its expression of toasty oak and creamy fruit yet there certainly is complexity and the palate is …
→ moreThis wine is all about shape and texture. It’s a riper style, curvaceous in the mouth rather than linear. The …
→ moreWaimea’s second-tier label has delivered some terrific whites across the board in 2013. With strong Asian pear and apple flavours playing …
→ moreWith every purchase of Spinyback wine (Waimea Estates’ second label), you’re helping the tuatara, the grandest spinyback of them all. …
→ moreFresh green-leaf summer salad, salted limes, cantaloupe and guava teem the senses. This sauvignon is so delicious, so invigorating and …
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