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Akarua NV Brut (Central Otago)
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Building a wine business for the love of the land is not undertaken for immediate rewards; it requires skill, patience …
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Zephyr 2017 (Marlborough)
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Grown from vines that are over 30 years old, this perfectly balanced wine makes a serious impression. Youthful with generous …
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Wither Hills Ben Morven 2018 (Marlborough)
Fragrant and inviting with attractive ripe herbal and peachy fruit aromas that match the palate. The savoury toastiness balances the …
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Te Pa Koha 2018 (Marlborough)
Powerful yet well-defined with ripe citrus and lightly tropical tones upon layers of creamy oak. Flavourful yet not brash this …
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Tatty Bogler 2018 (Waitaki)
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A very tight and focussed style with flinty and savoury aromas. Despite the fresh entry the palate is warm and …
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Spade Oak Vigneron 2018 (Gisborne)
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Not shy in its expression of toasty oak and creamy fruit yet there certainly is complexity and the palate is …
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Saving Grace 2018 (Canterbury)
This aptly named example is both graceful and saving in that it overdelivers on both elegance and price. We enjoyed …
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Saint Clair Origin Viognier 2018 (Marlborough)
Bright in colour and in aroma this wine announces itself with its generous personality. Ripe and fresh with stone fruits …
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Sacred Hill Reserve 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
This youthful wine is fleshy with genuine presence and an elegant simplicity. The palate is generous and warm, expressing stone …
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Ponder Olive Grove 2018 (Marlborough)
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Punchy, alluring and simply delicious this youthful and toasty wine with spice and freshness has most of the elements that …
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Best Buys for NZ Sauvignon Blanc
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Mission Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
This wine’s texture was admired by the panel, with Ben Glover praising its “chewy suppleness”. Flavours akin to grilled asparagus, …
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Mount Riley Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2016
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Made from fruit the Mount Riley winemaking team deems exceptional, this is a lifted, old-school expression. A salty, flinty nose …
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Mount Vernon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
Made by Marcus Wright and his team at Lawson’s Dry Hills, this wine’s soft textural succulence is in part due …
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Mud House Sub Region Series Rapaura Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
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Part of the new Sub Region range from Mud House, this wine shines the light on the partnership between Marlborough’s …
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Rapaura Springs Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
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Nettle, boxwood and a touch of sweat… here’s to the scents of Marlborough. A label that always offers great value …
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Rossendale Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
A Canterbury label that was established back in 1987 sources estate-grown fruit from Rapaura in the Wairau Valley. This racy …
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The Sisters Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
There’s a lot to like here, from the old school passionfruit and rockmelon sweetness to the silky texture. This wine …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2016
This winery’s move towards organic farming practices continues apace. Fresh dill and coriander scents give way to a settled, textural …
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Waipara Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
“A subtle, elegant palate,” noted Ben Glover. This expression is a quiet achiever with no extroverted aromatics. It builds interest …
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Whalebone Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
This smartly priced wine is a reliable provider of ‘Marlboroughness’. Juicy, vibrant acidity, along with bright capsicum and currant flavours, …
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