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Mount Riley 17 Valley 2017 (Marlborough)
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A punchy style with delicious fruit supplemented by well-integrated toasty oak. Despite the volume and concentration this wine is nimble, …
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Massey Dacta 2017 (Marlborough)
Bright and fresh with crisp yet ripe herbal tones. Full of energy and persistence, the generous palate is juicy and …
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Leftfield Albariño 2018 (Gisborne)
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Made by Te Awa, the label represents their “whimsical approach to exploration, creativity and imagination.” This style has an enchanting …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Reserve 2017 (Marlborough)
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Generous and creamy with attractive warm and toasty aromas. The palate is captivating. A polished and delicate wine with lovely …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Ranu 2017 (Marlborough)
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Named after the M?ori verb ‘to mix’ RANU is a Marlborough take on the classic Alsation co-fermentation of riesling, pinot …
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Lake Chalice Raptor 2017 (Marlborough)
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Beautifully ripe with richness, juiciness, savoury oak and a touch of light smoke. A generous and flavourful style yet also …
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Lake Chalice Raptor 2018 (Marlborough)
Buttery and creamy aromatics lead into a warm palate with sweet ripe fruit, crisp citrus tones, and savoury oak. A …
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Hunter’s 2018 (Marlborough)
Gracious with an attractive flinty overlay. The ripe stone fruit notes harmoniously blend with some intriguing botanical notes which are …
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Decibel Bridge Pa Vineyard Viognier 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
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DANIEL BRENNAN grew up in his family’s restaurant in Philadelphia where great wine and great food were part of daily …
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Esk Valley Verdelho 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Known as the grape of the Portugese island of Madeira, this variety is respected for holding acidity even in warm …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
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The panel dubbed this wine the “classic retro”, in recognition of its golden-peach and vanilla-bean flavours. “That fruit is delicious …
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Crossroads Milestone Series Chardonnay 2013
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Steve Smith was taken with this wine’s papery, mineral texture, resembling white Burgundy. Citrus, vanilla, roasted white nuts, gunflint and …
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De Vine Chardonnay Nelson 2010
De Vine in name, divine by nature. This lemon-coloured wine has developed beautifully, thanks to sensitive oak handling and well-ripened …
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Fault Line Chardonnay 2013
No fault lines that the panel could detect – just a steady flow of sweet lemon zest, fresh ginger and …
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HaHa Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Attractive struck-match scents usher in an exotic array of flavours, rock melon and orange peel among them. “Very well-managed aromas”, …
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Mud House Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Nothing showy about this 2013; it is a restrained yet focused package. Classy aromatics – flintiness and limes – lead …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Chardonnay 2013
The vicar has chosen well (again), but should be told to put this one aside for a year or two, …
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Selaks Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
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Another fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …
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Te Awa Left Field Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
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You get a lot for a modest outlay from this settled, very together Hawke’s Bay chard. Marzipan, citrus and hints …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
This very drinkable style is well stocked with ripe melon and citrus flavours, overlaid with warm, rich toast and butterscotch …
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