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 …
→ moreSupple green limes, passionfruit, ripe melon and elderflower blossom define the aromatics of this wine. Fresh and bright in the …
→ moreAnother medium-dry 2011 expression from this riesling-focused Nelson winery also shows a touch of bottle age toast, but more freshness …
→ moreThis wine’s aromatics are head-spinning – waves of vibrant citrus and citrus blossom. That generosity continues in the mouth where …
→ moreAs soon as you’ve poured a glass of this wine, both its golden tint and complex aromatics point to the …
→ moreThere’s a green tint to the colour of this wine. It smells and tastes of freshly cut herbs and flowers, …
→ morePrepare for an outpouring of red and green apple, citrus and floral flavours. This is a delightful, fresh, medium style …
→ moreThis medium-dry wine unfolds its charms discreetly, but behind the delicacy is piercing persistence. Citrus florals and fresh green herb …
→ moreYou get a lot of riesling charm for a very modest outlay here. Jasmine, freesia and citrus aromatics pave the …
→ moreYet another excellent-value buy from the Villa Maria stable. This wine mixes stone-fruit flavours with an overt Rose’s lime juice …
→ moreThis is a spectacular example of New Zealand riesling. It’s like a soaring comet of pure fruit flavours, a wine …
→ moreMuted yellow flower fragrances lead through to a stone-fruit and citrus zest-infused mouthful. “I like the fine lines and fresh, …
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