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 …
→ more“Very appealing in a lighter vein – it has generosity without sweetness,” said John Belsham of this wine. Spicy and …
→ moreDon’t be fooled by the restrained aromatics – there’s plenty of excitement in the mouth. Leaning towards the greener end …
→ moreCanterbury is represented by this bold, sharply priced wine. It is well endowed with flinty complexity, while zesty green fruit …
→ moreThis new release from Marlborough offers great value for money. Elegant fresh herb notes lead from the first sniff, with …
→ moreBefore he was a wine, Russian Jack was an amiable Wairarapa swagman from years gone by (although to be honest …
→ more“This is a great modern style – but it must have food!” said Cameron Douglas, referring to the wine’s savoury, …
→ moreThornbury winemaker Simon Fell does great work with fruit sourced from around the country, as evinced by this enticing expression. …
→ moreAdmired for the virtuosity behind its winemaking and its long, harmonious finish, this wine won over the panel from the …
→ moreThis label regularly rates highly in Cuisine tastings. This version is typically fresh and fragrant, shimmying across the palate with …
→ moreAromatically lively (passionfruit notes tempered with a little flintiness), this Nelson wine is totally seductive. Green herbal and yellow Mirabelle …
→ more“Only from Marlborough!” this wine hollers. The scents are all nettles and green herbs, while in the mouth spicy red …
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