Described by one of our judges as “good fun”, this wine is light on the palate, yet without lacking anything. …
→ moreAromas of cherry and mocha intrigue on the nose and lead into a palate that abounds with dark fruit, red …
→ moreStunning aromas of black cherry, redcurrant and a hint of summer strawberry and raspberry among some spice on the nose. …
→ moreAs per its name, this pinot is sassy and full of character with dried herbs, ripe black cherries and raspberries …
→ moreVilla Maria is shining bright with both the best and the second best pinot gris this year. Their record as …
→ moreLifted elegant aromatics of lemon and white pear on the nose, with just a whiff of beeswax and perhaps a …
→ moreAppropriately named, this rosé is a bonnie bright-pink colour. Aromas reminiscent of sweet candy floss with ripe summer strawberries abound …
→ moreA fun and approachable rosé that is just off-dry. Lots of lifted red fruit and leafy green blackcurrant alongside sweet …
→ moreFresh snow-pea aromas on the nose showcasing a ripe green spectrum alongside bright mineral liveliness. Great acid drive through the …
→ moreThe Church Road team’s affinity for chardonnay often results in great bargains like this. It’s a charming wine in a …
→ moreAnother wine that delivers big on the price-quality ratio. The nose is focussed with a white pepper note and a …
→ moreAndrew Parkinson was taken with this wine’s “chablisien” qualities. It crackles with verve and energy, a swift flow of pure …
→ moreBeguiling scents – apple strudel, citrus and a hint of caramel – lead the way. In the mouth it is equally rewarding, especially …
→ moreThis wine leans more toward the “trad” camp. Stonefruit, melon and grain flavours emerge, with a light dusting of oak. It is …
→ moreGrown using six clones of chardonnay, this wine triggered a lot of panel discussion. A flinty, smoky layer hangs over …
→ moreOnce again, you have to hand it to the Villa Maria Cellar Selection label. This chardonnay delivers a lot of complexity for …
→ moreVery different in style from its Hawke’s Bay cousin of the same vintage, this wine’s cooler origins come through in …
→ moreLifted, fresh aromas akin to dill and honeydew melon provide a modest intro. In the mouth the wine grows considerably, …
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