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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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Nga Waka Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2020 (Martinborough)
Aromas of cherry and mocha intrigue on the nose and lead into a palate that abounds with dark fruit, red …
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Wooing Tree ‘BeetleJuice’ Pinot Noir 2019 Central Otago
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Stunning aromas of black cherry, redcurrant and a hint of summer strawberry and raspberry among some spice on the nose. …
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Madam Sass Central Otago Pinot Noir 2020
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As per its name, this pinot is sassy and full of character with dried herbs, ripe black cherries and raspberries …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Gris 2021 (Marlborough)
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Villa Maria is shining bright with both the best and the second best pinot gris this year. Their record as …
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Forrest Chenin Blanc 2021 (Marlborough)
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Lifted elegant aromatics of lemon and white pear on the nose, with just a whiff of beeswax and perhaps a …
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Mount Riley The Bonnie Rose 2021 New Zealand
Appropriately named, this rosé is a bonnie bright-pink colour. Aromas reminiscent of sweet candy floss with ripe summer strawberries abound …
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The Sisters Rose 2021 Marlborough
A fun and approachable rosé that is just off-dry. Lots of lifted red fruit and leafy green blackcurrant alongside sweet …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice 2021 Marlborough
Fresh snow-pea aromas on the nose showcasing a ripe green spectrum alongside bright mineral liveliness. Great acid drive through the …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘O’ Marlborough Chardonnay 2016
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The top chardonnay from Brancott Estate has been garnering its share of accolades over recent times. This 2016 release is …
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Coopers Creek SV Plainsman Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2015
This is a fragrant style, fresh white flower scents to the fore. In the mouth sweet tropical fruit notes (guava, …
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Huntaway Reserve Chardonnay 2015
The 2015 Huntaway continues the label’s tradition of delivering big in the value-for-money stakes. Built around a base of lovely …
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Marlborough Sounds Marlborough Chardonnay 2015
There’s a lot to like here. At the wine’s centre is a solid heart of citrus-infused fruit, over which sits …
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Spy Valley Chardonnay 2014
For the past several vintages, the Spy Valley chard has been one of the best buys around. This release is …
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Stoneleigh Rapaura Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2016
Winemaker Jamie Marfell continues to explore his Rapaura terroir with this delightful expression. Flintiness bolstered by smoky oak are balanced …
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te Pa Marlborough Chardonnay 2016
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This wine is grown close to the sea on the Wairau bar. “The fruit is pristine and a wonderful marriage …
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Vidal Reserve Chardonnay 2016
Attractive spicy red apple and flinty complexity mark this chardonnay’s flavour profile. It’s a textured wine, well-balanced, finishing with length …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2016
The ever-reliable Hawke’s Bay Cellar Selection is one of those can’t-go-wrong chardonnay options. The 2016 version has real stuffing. It’s …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2016
Grown at various sites, mostly in the Wairau Valley, this presents quite a different style to its Hawke’s Bay cousin …
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Villa Maria Private Bin Chardonnay 2016
You don’t get much better value than this. It’s full, rich, ripe with attractive flintiness and great balance. There’s a …
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Wither Hills Benmorven Chardonnay 2016
Grown in the Benmorven vineyard in Marlborough’s southern valleys, this wine can look standoffish early but has a lot to …
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