Supple green limes, passionfruit, ripe melon and elderflower blossom define the aromatics of this wine. Fresh and bright in the …
→ moreRipe melon and dried herb with some intense thiol interplay showcases the concentrated aromatic presence and highlights the varietal typicity …
→ moreClassic Marlborough sauvignon with vivid tomato leaf, snow pea and herbal nuances on the nose with ripe grapefruit weaving its …
→ moreA relaxed nose which allows the spectrum of sauvignon blanc characteristics to come forward in their own time; stone fruit …
→ moreElegant and poised with passionfruit peeking through on the nose, surrounded by melon and gooseberry delivering an invigorating yet balanced …
→ moreRipe berry fruit and a hint of stone fruit on the nose with a touch of savouriness lure you in …
→ moreThe only European in the lineup, this French stunner is sitting a pretty pale pink in the glass with aromas …
→ morePale crimson, almost orange, in the glass with hints with floral spice and a touch of raspberry both on the …
→ moreTawny in name and tawny in colour with a wonderful red hue. This lovely viscous fortified wine has spicy fruit …
→ moreThis ruby delight has smoky spices on the nose with hints of dried tobacco soaked in crushed red berries and …
→ more“Delicious warmth,” noted Jo Gear. The nose is subtle yet pretty, with violets, chocolate, coffee and spice notes to the …
→ moreIntriguing smoky, earthy scents along with red fruit notes provide the introduction to this quite singular expression. A core of …
→ moreBright, confected aromatics set the tone. This is a brazen, fruit-led style with good fruit purity and quite a sweet …
→ moreBright in colour and personality, this is a fresh, well-structured style. The flavour profile is distinctive with sweet dark berry, …
→ moreFruit, glorious fruit. This wine’s fruit expression impressed the entire panel. Layers of red and dark fruit notes fill the mouth …
→ morePinots of this quality rarely come so sharply priced. It leads with pretty floral scents, and in the mouth is …
→ moreMade from fruit drawn from both the Wairau and Awatere Valley, this is another very smart buy. Crushed berryfruit scents …
→ moreThis is a bold, retro style built around a lush heart of ripe fruit. Red and dark fruit flavours cavort across the …
→ morePriced to please, this wine is “a delicious mouthful of drinkability” (Jo Gear). Red berry, dark cherry and herbal notes …
→ moreCrafted from single vineyard Bendigo fruit, this debut pinot is seriously good for the price. It’s a warm, ripe expression, …
→ moreBeautifully coloured (garnet and ruby), this wine has an attractive smoky earthiness which offsets the succulent, dark fruit flavours. Warm …
→ moreThis is a very approachable wine. Made in an old school style, it offers a heaped helping of sweet dark …
→ moreThis smartly priced charmer from a pioneering winery that is treading a bold, individualistic path, impressed John Belsham: “A well-defined bright expression with …
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