A deep ruby with just a hint of fade eluding to some development over time. The nose here is full …
→ moreA concentrated wine with a complex and enticing nose filled with rich dark fruits, vanilla, toasted hazelnuts and dark cocoa …
→ moreHugely coloured with ripe aromas of blackberry, smoked game, liquorice and vanilla on the nose and through the well-weighted and …
→ moreA friendly, approachable and fruit-expressive wine that has dark plums, florals and subtle spice on the nose. The palate is …
→ moreYouthful with a dense (almost impenetrable) colour in the glass, this wine has aromas and flavours of sweet purple fruits, …
→ moreBright, yet deeply coloured with cherries, red fruits and reduction on the nose. The palate is abundant with sweet fruit …
→ moreA bright and appealing colour in the glass with rich ripe cherry, boysenberry and tamarillo aromas on the nose. The …
→ moreBright and pale with aromas of pears, jasmine, lime citrus and green apples on the nose which segue through to …
→ moreMedium coloured with attractive aromas of orange blossom, citrus, ripe stone fruit and pears present yet reserved on the nose. …
→ moreTranslated from the Māori word ōpaoa meaning ‘smoky river’, the Opawa vineyard is planted on the historic riverbed of the …
→ moreGentle dark floral scents presage a palate that is still quite tight and will open up nicely over the next …
→ moreThis label is a regular achiever at Cuisine pinot tastings. The 2014 version is typically inky, rich and powerful, offering …
→ moreTo make this pinot, winemaker Gordon Russell sources fruit from both the Wairau and Awatere valleys. The result is a …
→ moreFew pinot labels are as ubiquitous as Roaring Meg, poured at licensed establishments all over the country. The 2014 version …
→ moreAnother label that is a perennial overachiever. This latest Vicar’s Choice is a sassy, bright expression. Berryfruit and red apple …
→ moreAn overture of spiced plum scents is followed by an allegro of a mouthful – vibrant red fruit notes, oak …
→ moreBannockburn’s oldest vineyard comes through with a lovely ripe, dark expression. It’s in no rush, moving across the palate with …
→ moreThis favoured Bannockburn site has produced another fine pinot, praised by Cameron Douglas for its “youth, poise and tension”. It’s …
→ more“Intriguing creaminess,” opined John Belsham in reference to this wine’s red berries and cream aromatics. In the mouth, bright sweet …
→ moreGiving Wairau River a top 10 double is this elegant expression. What it lacks in concentration it makes up for …
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