Lovely complexity on the nose with that delightful lifted brioche toast that makes you want to dive into the glass. …

An upfront and juicy nose with lovely nectarine and citrus aromas present alongside fresh green herbs which segue through to …

Bursting with apple and citrus freshness, with a touch of white pepper for good measure, this is a bright, engaging wine. Its …

The warmth of Hawke’s Bay, along with the addition of small amounts of gewurztraminer (6 per cent) and viognier (2 …

This is a typical Vidal riesling – dry (as its label states), tangy, intense, full of joy and brightness. In …

This is a must for the budget conscious. It’s a deep, purplish wine with blackcurrant, raspberry and toasty aromas, and …

You get a lot of riesling charm for a very modest outlay here. Jasmine, freesia and citrus aromatics pave the …

A very attractive style with lifted floral notes complementing a cacophony of red and dark fruits, dried pears and cloves. …

Attractive spicy red apple and flinty complexity mark this chardonnay’s flavour profile. It’s a textured wine, well-balanced, finishing with length …

This label’s reserve range perennially offers remarkable value, and this is no exception. It leads with white pepper scents. In …

There’s a lot to like in this ripe, plump pinot from Vidal winemaker Hugh Crichton. Dark fruit and chamomile scents …

A wine with exuberant ripe passionfruit aromas and lively pink grapefruit tones. The palate is rich and well textured with an exemplary balance …

A Hawke’s Bay syrah of impressive depth and potential. It displays perfectly ripe plummy fruit interwoven with suggestions of sweet …

Winemaker Hugh Crichton, a master at chardonnay, shows his versatility with this generous, concentrated wine. Out there, pungent aromatics precede …

A fresh herbal style with ripe red apple, melon and peach fruits. The white bread notes provide a slightly candied …

A very classy riesling at a very smart price – this has to be one of the best value wines …

A very floral wine with zesty apple and lemon notes that make for a vibrant and fresh wine. The peach …

Once again, you have to hand it to the Villa Maria Cellar Selection label. This chardonnay delivers a lot of complexity for …

The ever-reliable Hawke’s Bay Cellar Selection is one of those can’t-go-wrong chardonnay options. The 2016 version has real stuffing. It’s …

“This looks the part,” commented John Hancock, describing the deep, dense colour that reflects this wine’s depth and personality. Floral, plummy …

Villa Maria’s mastery of Hawke’s Bay syrah finds fine expression in this Cellar Selection wine, and its pricing makes it …

Once again, Villa Maria strikes gold by striking a great balance with this remarkable wine. It’s neither too ripe and …

Golden in the glass, this is a fascinating wine. It has some off-centre notes (the Italians might call them sprezzatura) …

This very drinkable style is well stocked with ripe melon and citrus flavours, overlaid with warm, rich toast and butterscotch …

Very different in style from its Hawke’s Bay cousin of the same vintage, this wine’s cooler origins come through in …

Grown at various sites, mostly in the Wairau Valley, this presents quite a different style to its Hawke’s Bay cousin …

Bony structure with a touch of white pepper in an understated style shows exemplary restraint. Dry and moderately rich on …

This engaging wine has so much going for it. After an appealing floral overture, apple and lime notes join the …

There are few (if any) better riesling buys in the country than the Villa Maria Cellar Selection. This version is a …

Perennially a label that punches well above its asking price, this Cellar Selection release is looking very smart. Tangy green …

Villa’s Cellar Selection range once again shows the way when it comes to great value. This is a superb wine …

This winery’s move towards organic farming practices continues apace. Fresh dill and coriander scents give way to a settled, textural …

Very lovable and drinkable, this is a juicy, fresh expression. Lifted ginger and ripe nashi pear flavours are underscored by …

Villa Maria’s budget credentials get yet another fillip from this young merlot/cabernet blend. It’s an aromatic, fresh drop, with blueberry, …

Glossy in the glass with a dark core and attractive purple rim. Juicy red and black fruits abound on the …

Villa’s increased commitment to organics is to be applauded, and wines like this also indicate a payoff in terms of …

There’s plenty of flavour to be had here – layers of pear, apple, spice and savoury complexity, presented in a medium-dry …

Delightful tropical mango, juicy melon and ripe pear with a touch of spice teem through the nose followed by a …

Villa Maria is shining bright with both the best and the second best pinot gris this year. Their record as …