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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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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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Les Jamelles Merlot 2018 (Languedoc, France)
From the fruit-basket of the Midi, this soft, easy-drinking merlot reflects its warmer Mediterranean influences. Fruit cake, smoky oak and …
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Best Buys for NZ Pinot Gris
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Dashwood Pinot Gris 2013
Pale lemon in the glass, this wine’s Awatere Valley origins reveal themselves through the racy acidity and green-edged, appley flavours. A …
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Gunn Estate Reserve Pinot Gris 2012
This delicate 2012 impressed with its toasty, spice notes and drew flavour comparisons with French apple and pear patisseries. It starts …
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Lake Chalice Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013
Aromatics as clean and crisp as a freshly ironed shirt are backed up by a beautifully weighted mouthful. Bright citrus and …
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Mount Riley Pinot Gris 2013
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Heady aromatics reminiscent of peach and guava lead through to a rich mouthful, chock full of gently spiced, sweet fruit. The …
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Ribbonwood Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013
This wine is intense and quite rich. The stonefruit- and spice-infused fruit presides with plumpness and weight, framed by a balanced, …
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Rochfort Rees Pinot Gris 2013
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Dry with just a hint of sweetness, clean and delicate, this is another great advertisement for pinot gris produced with care …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Pinot Gris 2013
This attractive wine is anchored by a solid core of fruit, a small amount of which was fermented in oak barrels. …
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Sanctuary Pinot Gris 2013
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A crowd-pleaser, on several levels. The price will appeal and the crisp, juicy, citrusy style will win plaudits from pinot gris …
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Spinyback Nelson Pinot Gris 2013
Waimea’s second-tier label has delivered some terrific whites across the board in 2013. With strong Asian pear and apple flavours playing …
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Two Tracks Marlborough Pinot Gris 2012
“Great balance”, exclaimed an admiring Dan Dineen. All the elements work together well in this harmonious wine, displaying attractive spicy fruit. This …
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