Green tobacco, wild peas, yellow citrus and bright passionfruit sing on the nose of this expressive sauvignon. A mouthful reveals …
→ moreEnchanting subdued country-lane notes of clover, snow peas and blackcurrant on the nose, which carry through to the palate to …
→ moreBright, electric pink stares unashamedly back at you from the glass with cherries and florals bursting through on the nose. …
→ moreWild pink-salmon colour in the glass, this rosé is a true southern belle. Wonderful purity of fruit and a delicate …
→ moreAn almost opaque rosé which creates extreme curiosity. You are not dismayed when you are hit with intoxicating lifted wild …
→ moreThis Waipara rosé is happy to show off its many charms. A pale cherry-red colour follows through to cherry-based characters …
→ moreFresh 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 …
→ morePale lemon in the glass, this wine’s Awatere Valley origins reveal themselves through the racy acidity and green-edged, appley flavours. A …
→ moreThis delicate 2012 impressed with its toasty, spice notes and drew flavour comparisons with French apple and pear patisseries. It starts …
→ moreAromatics as clean and crisp as a freshly ironed shirt are backed up by a beautifully weighted mouthful. Bright citrus and …
→ moreHeady aromatics reminiscent of peach and guava lead through to a rich mouthful, chock full of gently spiced, sweet fruit. The …
→ moreThis wine is intense and quite rich. The stonefruit- and spice-infused fruit presides with plumpness and weight, framed by a balanced, …
→ moreDry with just a hint of sweetness, clean and delicate, this is another great advertisement for pinot gris produced with care …
→ moreThis attractive wine is anchored by a solid core of fruit, a small amount of which was fermented in oak barrels. …
→ moreA crowd-pleaser, on several levels. The price will appeal and the crisp, juicy, citrusy style will win plaudits from pinot gris …
→ moreWaimea’s second-tier label has delivered some terrific whites across the board in 2013. With strong Asian pear and apple flavours playing …
→ more“Great balance”, exclaimed an admiring Dan Dineen. All the elements work together well in this harmonious wine, displaying attractive spicy fruit. This …
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