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Rapaura Springs Reserve Chardonnay 2020 Marlborough
Aromas of lovely juicy limes and intelligently integrated vanilla oak nuance on the nose. The palate boasts mouthwateringly succulent acidity …
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Seifried Nelson Chardonnay 2019
Phenomenal value at under $20, this Nelson chardonnay has a supple cashew note against the tropical peach with hints of …
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Delta Estate Hatters Hill Chardonnay 2020 Marlborough
A symphony of lemonade, lime, pear and butterscotch on the nose alongside an intriguing savoury note which, while feeling like …
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Les Jamelles Syrah 2019 (Languedoc, France)
Another great value from the Languedoc, this is a funky, slightly rustic but very French-styled syrah with big ripe round …
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Three Dark Horses Shiraz 2020 (McLaren Vale)
top 5Although Three Dark Horses is a relatively new producer (started in 2009), the fruit for this is from an established …
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Bellevue Estate Shiraz 2019 (McLaren Vale)
Good value from a small producer who only makes this one wine. Bellevue is unapologetically old-school in style, very ripe …
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Johnny Q ‘Q Series’ 2016 (South Australia)
A charming drink-now number, the instantly identifiable label promises consistency from selecting fruit across South Australia. The deep-pitched blackberry fruit …
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Yalumba Organic Shiraz 2019 (Barossa)
A great value expression of shiraz with plenty of purity and interest. The excellent 2019 vintage has lifted minerality (Ben …
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Askerne Cabernet Franc 2019 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Kathryn and John Loughlin established Askerne in 1993, expanding in 2000 into the neighbouring orchard to take it to 20ha, …
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Abbotts & Delaunay ‘Les Fruits Sauvages’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Pays d’Oc, France)
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Burgundian winemaker Laurent Delaunay has set up in the Languedoc region with his Abbots & Delaunay domaine. Les Fruits Sauvages …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Church Road Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2014
The Church Road team’s affinity for chardonnay often results in great bargains like this. It’s a charming wine in a …
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Esk Valley Chardonnay 2014
Another wine that delivers big on the price-quality ratio. The nose is focussed with a white pepper note and a …
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Hunter’s Marlborough Chardonnay 2014
Andrew Parkinson was taken with this wine’s “chablisien” qualities. It crackles with verve and energy, a swift flow of pure …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Chardonnay 2014
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Beguiling scents – apple strudel, citrus and a hint of caramel – lead the way. In the mouth it is equally rewarding, especially …
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Mills Reef Reserve Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay 2014
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This wine leans more toward the “trad” camp. Stonefruit, melon and grain flavours emerge, with a light dusting of oak. It is …
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Spy Valley Chardonnay 2013
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Grown using six clones of chardonnay, this wine triggered a lot of panel discussion. A flinty, smoky layer hangs over …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2014
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Once again, you have to hand it to the Villa Maria Cellar Selection label. This chardonnay delivers a lot of complexity for …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2014
Very different in style from its Hawke’s Bay cousin of the same vintage, this wine’s cooler origins come through in …
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Wairau River Chardonnay 2014
Lifted, fresh aromas akin to dill and honeydew melon provide a modest intro. In the mouth the wine grows considerably, …
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