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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 Sparkling
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Allan Scott Family Winemakers Cecilia Vintage 2011
A fleshy style of sparkling wine from Marlborough. It smells of peach, apple and crisp linen sheets with a pleasing …
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Brancott Estate Brut Cuvée NV
A likeable, straightforward brut sparkling wine from one of Marlborough’s key wineries. It has fresh aromas of citrus and apple …
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Gancia Asti DOCG NV
This quaffable muscat-based bubbly from Italy’s north-west fits well with a luxurious dessert like pavlova. Gancia has a little more …
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Lindauer Classic Brut Cuvée NV
A slightly deeper colour indicates the pinot noir component here, even though it’s over 50% chardonnay. It’s a frothy, complete …
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Lindauer Classic Rosé NV
This perennial favourite of Cuisine wine panels was a tad less lustrous than usual in this tasting, but it still …
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Sieur d’Arques Première Bulle Brut 2011
Blanquette de Limoux, from Languedoc in France’s south-west, is a popular sparkling wine in its home market. Made predominantly from …
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Te Hana Sparkling Rosé Cuvée NV
Te Hana Rosé reinforces Gisborne’s reputation for quality sparkling wine. Made entirely from pinot noir, it partners well with grilled …
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Tosti Asti DOCG NV
Fresh and grapey, Tosti Asti smells of blossom and lemonade, and it tastes sweet with threads of muscatel and citrus …
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Twin Islands Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV
An easy going, fruit-driven Marlborough sparkler. Aromas of apple, herb and a light crème patissiere thread give it charm, and …
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