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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)
top 5
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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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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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘O’ Marlborough Chardonnay 2016
top 10
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
top 10
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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