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Pisa Range Estate Run 245 Pinot Noir 2018 (Central Otago)
Cranberry, raspberry and redcurrant spice and savouriness on the nose leading into the palate with a bright, juicy, vibrant red-fruit …
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Providore First Edition Pinot Noir 2018 (Central Otago)
Perfumed primary aromas of wild thyme and raspberries and even some confected notes reminiscent of boiled sweets combine with spicy …
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Framingham Nobody’s Hero Pinot Noir 2019 (Marlborough)
Earthy red fruits and spice combine with a whole-bunch, chalky tannin character that goes straight through the palate. Juiciness, elegance, …
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Anthem Discover Central Otago Pinot Noir 2018
Fragrant and attractive red fruits with dark, ripe, broad fruit aromas. Lovely acid and tannin tension provides a platform to …
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Wairau River Marlborough Summer Riesling 2019
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Thanks to a long hot, dry summer and early autumn Wairau River viticulturist Hamish Rose and the riesling grapes were …
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Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Pinot Gris 2019
Vibrant stone fruit, red apple and oily pear provide aromas of pure gris genius, true to what we expect of …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Gris 2018 (Marlborough)
Delightful tropical mango, juicy melon and ripe pear with a touch of spice teem through the nose followed by a …
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Thornbury Pinot Gris 2019 (Waipara)
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Bright pear and ripe stonefruit give this attractive youthful aromatic pinot gris a lift. A crisp textural palate that treads …
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Seifried Nelson Gewürztraminer 2019
top 5
Reflective of a cooler style gewürztraminer showing stone fruit, crab apple and musk. One you might consider to be a …
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Mud House Waipara Valley Riesling 2019
top 5
Beguiling aromas of jasmine, pear and red apple on the nose with mouthwatering flavours mirrored on the palate, coupled with …
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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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