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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 Sauvignon Blanc
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Ant Moore Signature Series Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
“Very appealing in a lighter vein – it has generosity without sweetness,” said John Belsham of this wine. Spicy and …
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Dusky Sounds Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Don’t be fooled by the restrained aromatics – there’s plenty of excitement in the mouth. Leaning towards the greener end …
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Mount Brown Estates Waipara Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Canterbury is represented by this bold, sharply priced wine. It is well endowed with flinty complexity, while zesty green fruit …
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Ribbonwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
This new release from Marlborough offers great value for money. Elegant fresh herb notes lead from the first sniff, with …
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Russian Jack Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Before he was a wine, Russian Jack was an amiable Wairarapa swagman from years gone by (although to be honest …
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The Sisters Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
“This is a great modern style – but it must have food!” said Cameron Douglas, referring to the wine’s savoury, …
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Thornbury Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Thornbury winemaker Simon Fell does great work with fruit sourced from around the country, as evinced by this enticing expression. …
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Toi Toi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
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Admired for the virtuosity behind its winemaking and its long, harmonious finish, this wine won over the panel from the …
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Tuatara Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
This label regularly rates highly in Cuisine tastings. This version is typically fresh and fragrant, shimmying across the palate with …
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Waimea Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2014
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Aromatically lively (passionfruit notes tempered with a little flintiness), this Nelson wine is totally seductive. Green herbal and yellow Mirabelle …
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Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2014
“Only from Marlborough!” this wine hollers. The scents are all nettles and green herbs, while in the mouth spicy red …
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