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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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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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Taylor’s Estate Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Clare Valley)
Minty eucalyptus marks this as an old-school classical Clare Valley cabernet. Mulberry fruit, crême de cassis, blackcurrant leaf, cloves and …
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Arrogant Frog Lily Pad Pinot Noir 2019 (Languedoc, France)
Something French for those feeling internationally inclined. Lifted fragrant red berry with herbs, cinnamon spice and dried leaf on the …
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Mud House Sub Region Series The Narrows Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019
Black cherry and an array of red-berry spice on the nose with some juicy tamarillo notes. A fleshy style of …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
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The panel dubbed this wine the “classic retro”, in recognition of its golden-peach and vanilla-bean flavours. “That fruit is delicious …
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Crossroads Milestone Series Chardonnay 2013
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Steve Smith was taken with this wine’s papery, mineral texture, resembling white Burgundy. Citrus, vanilla, roasted white nuts, gunflint and …
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De Vine Chardonnay Nelson 2010
De Vine in name, divine by nature. This lemon-coloured wine has developed beautifully, thanks to sensitive oak handling and well-ripened …
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Fault Line Chardonnay 2013
No fault lines that the panel could detect – just a steady flow of sweet lemon zest, fresh ginger and …
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HaHa Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Attractive struck-match scents usher in an exotic array of flavours, rock melon and orange peel among them. “Very well-managed aromas”, …
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Mud House Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Nothing showy about this 2013; it is a restrained yet focused package. Classy aromatics – flintiness and limes – lead …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Chardonnay 2013
The vicar has chosen well (again), but should be told to put this one aside for a year or two, …
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Selaks Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
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Another fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …
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Te Awa Left Field Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
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You get a lot for a modest outlay from this settled, very together Hawke’s Bay chard. Marzipan, citrus and hints …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
This very drinkable style is well stocked with ripe melon and citrus flavours, overlaid with warm, rich toast and butterscotch …
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