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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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Beaumet Brut NV
top 5
A consistently high-achieving Champagne. The elegant, persistent bead and supple mousse matches beautifully with the fine aromas of white florals …
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Hunter’s MiruMiru NV (Marlborough)
MiruMiru means ‘bubbles’ in M?ori and it’s aptly named, as in the glass the bead is vibrant, persistent and welcoming. …
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Deutz Marlborough Prestige Cuvée 2017
A bright, straw colour in the glass with a smart, refined bead underpin the toasty and beguiling flinty aromas on …
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Daniel Le Brun Brut NV (Marlborough)
With an assemblage of 39% pinot noir and 61% chardonnay, the commitment to consistent quality is obvious in the glass …
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Wairau River Chardonnay 2019 (Marlborough)
Fresh and vibrant with a viscosity that helps this fruit-driven style to be able stand its ground with head held …
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Villa Maria Platinum Selection Hawke’s Bay Sur Lie Chardonnay 2018
Grapefruit pith, peach and struck match all show up on the nose and provide perfect alignment with the butterscotch and …
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Best Buys for Pinot Noir
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Ara Single Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
“Delicious warmth,” noted Jo Gear. The nose is subtle yet pretty, with violets, chocolate, coffee and spice notes to the …
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Babich Black Label Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
Intriguing smoky, earthy scents along with red fruit notes provide the introduction to this quite singular expression. A core of …
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Burnt Spur Martinborough Pinot Noir 2016
Bright, confected aromatics set the tone. This is a brazen, fruit-led style with good fruit purity and quite a sweet …
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Delta Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
Bright in colour and personality, this is a fresh, well-structured style. The flavour profile is distinctive with sweet dark berry, …
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Forrest Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
top 10
Fruit, glorious fruit. This wine’s fruit expression impressed the entire panel. Layers of red and dark fruit notes fill the mouth …
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Gunn Estate Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017
Pinots of this quality rarely come so sharply priced. It leads with pretty floral scents, and in the mouth is …
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Hãhã Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
Made from fruit drawn from both the Wairau and Awatere Valley, this is another very smart buy. Crushed berryfruit scents …
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Hunter’s Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015
top 10
This is a bold, retro style built around a lush heart of ripe fruit. Red and dark fruit flavours cavort across the …
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Lake Chalice The Nest Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
Priced to please, this wine is “a delicious mouthful of drinkability” (Jo Gear). Red berry, dark cherry and herbal notes …
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Madam Sass Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016
Crafted from single vineyard Bendigo fruit, this debut pinot is seriously good for the price. It’s a warm, ripe expression, …
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Rapaura Springs Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
Beautifully coloured (garnet and ruby), this wine has an attractive smoky earthiness which offsets the succulent, dark fruit flavours. Warm …
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Stoneleigh Rapaura Series Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
This is a very approachable wine. Made in an old school style, it offers a heaped helping of sweet dark …
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Wairau River Pinot Noir 2016 (Marlborough)
top 10
This smartly priced charmer from a pioneering winery that is treading a bold, individualistic path, impressed John Belsham: “A well-defined bright expression with …
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