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 …
→ moreTranslated from the Māori word ōpaoa meaning ‘smoky river’, the Opawa vineyard is planted on the historic riverbed of the …
→ moreAn attractive and expressive gris with citrus rind, white florals and baking spices on the nose in medium intensity. The …
→ moreBright and pale with aromas of pears, jasmine, lime citrus and green apples on the nose which segue through to …
→ moreUpfront flintiness introduces a fascinating mouthful, where lime zest, dill and yellow plum notes all sing in harmony. It would …
→ moreIt’s worth lingering over this wine’s perfume, which conjures visions of a feijoa and guava-based tropical fruit salad. In the …
→ moreThe breadth of experience of chief winemaker Jeff Clarke shows in this pristine beauty. Pure and juicy, with an attractive …
→ moreTending towards lean in style, this lively expression has the six-pack abs and sinewy structure of eager youth. Floral scents …
→ moreAwatereValley acids have plenty to say in this lively expression from the Foley Family Wines stable. Lovely florals and no …
→ morePart of the Invivo range (Eight Point references both the eight points of the Invivo star logo and the quintessential Kiwi …
→ moreThis concise, fragrant package from talented English-born winemaker Andrew Hedley is all fresh herbs, ripe lemon and apple. The fruit …
→ moreHigh-revving flinty, green scents set the tone. Flavoursome fruit, incisive acids and an attractively fleshy texture then take over, providing …
→ moreAttractive juniper berry and Italian bitters notes come through in this bright, focused wine, named for the great-great-great-great Maori grandmother …
→ moreA touch of barrel fermentation enriches and rounds out the texture here. The vociferous, ripe-fruit presence, brimming with intense yellow …
→ more“It has wonderful concentration and intensity,” enthused John Belsham. This wine is certainly an extrovert, brimming with citrusy, zesty, fruit-driven …
→ moreShowing some toasty bottle-age notes and attractive flintiness, this lovely single-vineyard wine maintains a generous core of ripe fruit – …
→ moreGrown on a site on the western side of the WaiparaValley, this fresh style displays plenty of verve and drive. …
→ moreThis balanced wine was praised for its creamy texture, ‘warm lemon’ acidity and value for money. After a quiet, savoury …
→ moreYou get a lot of high-revving Marlborough typicity for your dollar with this attractive, expressive rendition. Fresh garden herbs and …
→ moreFloral scents are the pathway to an intense, effusive mouthful. The fruit is expressive – fresh apples, passionfruit and honeydew …
→ more“It has unmistakable varietal signature without being over the top,” noted Sam Kim. There is certainly a less is more …
→ moreFrom the winery closest to the epicentre of the Seddon shakes comes a bold wine that should trigger a tremor …
→ moreFrench winemaker Damien Yvon is a devotee of sauvignon blanc à la Marlborough. Texture and flinty flamboyance, rather than primary …
→ moreOutstanding value once again from Framingham’s second label. This wine has what it takes to be a resounding summer hit; …
→ moreNow part of the New Zealand component of American Bill Foley’s wine empire, the Sanctuary label is ever-reliable and sharply …
→ moreWith every purchase of Spinyback wine (Waimea Estates’ second label), you’re helping the tuatara, the grandest spinyback of them all. …
→ moreFrom Marborough’s AwatereValley, the Squealing Pig label is sassy in both presentation and style. Citrus, tropical fruit and elderflower notes …
→ moreOlder vines and a fine site in the central Wairau Valley are part of the successful Stoneburn recipe. The outcome …
→ moreWith all the sparkle and clarity of a cut diamond, this wine is a shining example of what 2013 could …
→ moreTuataraBay is one of a number of wines worthy of the “classic Marlborough” accolade in this tasting. Crisp and juicy, …
→ moreProduced at Wither Hills as an approachable and affordable alternative, Two Tracks delivers on all fronts this year. Juicy and …
→ moreYet again, this label provides excellent value. “Lifted herbal and tropical fruit notes, racy acids, great intensity and length – …
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