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Mojo 2017 (Barossa Valley)
Dynamic uncomplicated and simply enjoyable . The core of dark fruits and smoky oak is relieved with punchy ripe berries, …
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Mission Estate 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
An impressive wine with aromas of fresh spices and ripe herbs. The palate is sweet yet juicy and is expertly …
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Kirrihill Wines Gleeson & Co 2017 (Clare Valley)
A bright, youthful, and charming style that is fleshy and juicy with plump red fruits of raspberry and plum. With …
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Kilikanoon Killermans Run 2016 (Clare Valley)
The cooler Clare Valley climate in a year of generally moderate temperatures has softened the warmth and richness of this …
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Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel 2016 (Barossa Valley)
A robust style with toasty oak aromas. The ripe raspberry and black cherry notes are creatively enhanced by the savoury …
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Grant Burge Barossa Ink 2017 (Barossa Valley)
top 5
Beautifully composed and simply delicious. Ripe, toasty and spicy in all of the right proportions. The wonderfully concentrated mid-palate is very seductive and balanced …
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Delta Merlot 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
Fresh and lively with a core of sweet ripe plummy fruit and attractive ripe herbs. A generous wine with fine …
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Don’t Tell Gary 2017 (Victoria)
Gary, the GM of McPherson wines, was reputably not informed of this project by the winemaking team. The clandestine Grampian …
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De Bortoli Woodfired 2017 (Heathcote)
top 10
This crowd pleaser is produced from the ancient red Cambrian soils of Heathcote and is a richly concentrated example with the generous dark …
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De Bortoli Regional Reserve 2017 (Heathcote)
This family of Italian immigrant origin has been making Shiraz since 1928. This example is grown on the red volcanic …
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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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