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Seifried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Green tobacco, wild peas, yellow citrus and bright passionfruit sing on the nose of this expressive sauvignon. A mouthful reveals …
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Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (Marlborough)
Enchanting subdued country-lane notes of clover, snow peas and blackcurrant on the nose, which carry through to the palate to …
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Mount Riley ‘The Bonnie’ Pinot Rosé 2020 (Marlborough)
Bright, electric pink stares unashamedly back at you from the glass with cherries and florals bursting through on the nose. …
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Gibbston Highgate Estate Lovemaker Central Otago Rosé 2020
top 10
Wild pink-salmon colour in the glass, this rosé is a true southern belle. Wonderful purity of fruit and a delicate …
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Eradus Awatere Valley Sadie Rosé 2020 (Marlborough)
An almost opaque rosé which creates extreme curiosity. You are not dismayed when you are hit with intoxicating lifted wild …
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Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2020
top 5
This Waipara rosé is happy to show off its many charms. A pale cherry-red colour follows through to cherry-based characters …
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Seifried Nelson Grüner Veltliner 2019
Fresh tropical fruit, lush pear drops and a hint of white pepper for seasoning make this bright and expressive grüner …
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Jean Josselin Cuvée Des Jean NV
top 5
HOW WONDERFUL to see an independent-grower maison de champagne take the top spot for 2020. It’s a true reflection of …
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Drappier Carte D’Or Brut NV
An opaque-yellow colour in the glass with a fine bead. Ripe citrus lemon, subtle spice and brioche characters present on …
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H Lanvin & Fils Brut NV
A rich opulent Champagne example with lovely length and plenty of creaminess. An unashamedly upfront wine with a broad and …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
top 10
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
top 10
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
top 10
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
top 10
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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