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Theory of Evolution 2017 (South Australia)
Spicy and invigorating with a sweet ripe fruit texture buffered by savoury and smoky elements to give layers of interest. Packed with flavour …
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The Last Shepherd 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
Redolent of violets and roses this is a great example of a Syrah that leads with its bouquet. The palate …
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The Lindsay Collection The Selector 2016 (Barossa Valley)
A punchy and spicy style with a focus on the vanillin oak. The fruit is in the raspberry and red …
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Te Awa Single Estate 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
top 5
A dynamic wine with fragrant ripe herbs and a hint of smokiness. The energetic palate is beautifully balanced with raspberry, …
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Taylor Made 2017 (Clare Valley)
top 10
A deep and complex wine with violet and energetic herbal aromas that lead into a focussed palate of ripe berries, black pepper and …
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Shingleback The Davey 2016 (McLaren Vale)
A robust wine with generous aromas of ripe dark fruits and roasted nuts. A typical McLaren Vale style with a rich warm core …
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Saint Clair Premium Cabernet Merlot 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
Plump and warm with an attractive and youthful texture. The plum blossom and dark cherry aromas are wonderfully supported with …
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Saint Clair Premium Merlot 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
Warm aromas of freshly roasted nuts lead into a layered and fleshy palate of dark fruits with seasoned oak notes. …
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Saint Clair Origin Cabernet Merlot 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
Vibrant with red floral and ripe herbal notes Judiciously oaked with dark red berry and plum flavours. A generous wine …
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Saint Clair Origin 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
Perfumed with lovely red and pink florals you are immediately drawn to this youthful example. The core is delicate with …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
top 10
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
top 10
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
top 10
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
top 10
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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