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Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of Barossa 2017 (Barossa Valley)
top 5
ONCE THE WINES were unveiled it was no surprise to me to discover that our top wine was produced by …
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Coopers Creek SV Chalk Ridge 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
A lovely ripe style with an overlay of toasty oak. The core has dark fruits, clove, vanilla, and pepper. Beautifully …
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Barking Mad Shiraz 2016 (Clare Valley)
The Barking Mad range pays tribute to winery Dachshunds. This vibrant and toasty wine displays engaging flavours of dark berry …
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Brockenchack Zip Line 2016 (Eden Valley)
top 5
From the elevated and relatively cooler Eden Valley, this vibrant, ripe wine from 90-year-old vines exudes blueberries and raspberries that intertwine beautifully with sweet …
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Angove 2017 (McLaren Vale)
This family owned winery boasts a century of winemaking in South Australia. This experience is invaluable as is illustrated with …
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Saint Clair James Sinclair Cabernet Merlot 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
A ripe example with violet tones and flavours of damson plum, black currants, toasty oak, and brown spices. Richly complex …
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Vidal Reserve 2017 (Marlborough)
A very attractive style with lifted floral notes complementing a cacophony of red and dark fruits, dried pears and cloves. …
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Thornbury 2017 (Central Otago)
top 10
Aromas of lively red-berry fruits announce this delicious wine. The palate is generous and savoury yet with an underlying chalkiness …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice 2017 (Marlborough)
An elegant wine with gentle floral and thyme aromatics that open out to pristine fruit on a delicate background. Beautifully …
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Saint Clair Premium Marlborough 2017
A rich and fully flavoured toasty style filled with flavours of blackcurrants, dried herbs and juniper berries. The palate has …
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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
top 10
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)
top 10
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
top 10
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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