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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
top 5
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 Dessert Wines
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Eradus Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Sweet lime, lightly herbaceous sauvignon aromas, and a floral touch kick off this cutely named sticky sweet drop. It has …
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Giesen The Brothers Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Penetrating sauvignon blanc varietal cues are the starting point here, and they are skilfully coupled to botrytised lusciousness and complexity …
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Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling 2014
Like ice wine, this was made from riesling juice concentrated by freezing. A spicy, aromatic nose suggests peach syrup, lime …
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John Forrest Collection Wairau Valley Noble Riesling 2013
top 5
World class sweet riesling from the estimable Dr. John Forrest. It has brilliant deep golden colour and delightful aromas of …
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Loveblock Noble Chenin Blanc 2014
top 5
In France’s Loire Valley chenin blanc makes outstanding botrytised sweet whites. Loveblock’s version suggests New Zealand can do the same. …
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Main Divide Pokiri Reserve Waipara Valley Late Harvest Pinot Gris 2013
A wonderfully opulent nose of juicy aromatics introduces a wine with succulent pear-like fruit and nutmeg spice. Sugar-acid balance is …
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