Fresh tropical fruit, lush pear drops and a hint of white pepper for seasoning make this bright and expressive grüner …
→ moreHOW WONDERFUL to see an independent-grower maison de champagne take the top spot for 2020. It’s a true reflection of …
→ moreAn opaque-yellow colour in the glass with a fine bead. Ripe citrus lemon, subtle spice and brioche characters present on …
→ moreA rich opulent Champagne example with lovely length and plenty of creaminess. An unashamedly upfront wine with a broad and …
→ moreA consistently high-achieving Champagne. The elegant, persistent bead and supple mousse matches beautifully with the fine aromas of white florals …
→ moreMiruMiru means ‘bubbles’ in M?ori and it’s aptly named, as in the glass the bead is vibrant, persistent and welcoming. …
→ moreA bright, straw colour in the glass with a smart, refined bead underpin the toasty and beguiling flinty aromas on …
→ moreWith an assemblage of 39% pinot noir and 61% chardonnay, the commitment to consistent quality is obvious in the glass …
→ moreFresh and vibrant with a viscosity that helps this fruit-driven style to be able stand its ground with head held …
→ moreGrapefruit pith, peach and struck match all show up on the nose and provide perfect alignment with the butterscotch and …
→ moreThe top chardonnay from Brancott Estate has been garnering its share of accolades over recent times. This 2016 release is …
→ moreThis is a fragrant style, fresh white flower scents to the fore. In the mouth sweet tropical fruit notes (guava, …
→ moreThe 2015 Huntaway continues the label’s tradition of delivering big in the value-for-money stakes. Built around a base of lovely …
→ moreThere’s a lot to like here. At the wine’s centre is a solid heart of citrus-infused fruit, over which sits …
→ moreFor the past several vintages, the Spy Valley chard has been one of the best buys around. This release is …
→ moreWinemaker Jamie Marfell continues to explore his Rapaura terroir with this delightful expression. Flintiness bolstered by smoky oak are balanced …
→ moreThis wine is grown close to the sea on the Wairau bar. “The fruit is pristine and a wonderful marriage …
→ moreAttractive spicy red apple and flinty complexity mark this chardonnay’s flavour profile. It’s a textured wine, well-balanced, finishing with length …
→ moreThe 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 …
→ moreGrown at various sites, mostly in the Wairau Valley, this presents quite a different style to its Hawke’s Bay cousin …
→ moreYou don’t get much better value than this. It’s full, rich, ripe with attractive flintiness and great balance. There’s a …
→ moreGrown in the Benmorven vineyard in Marlborough’s southern valleys, this wine can look standoffish early but has a lot to …
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