AwatereValley acids have plenty to say in this lively expression from the Foley Family Wines stable. Lovely florals and no …

This punchy number was grown in both the Wairau and Awatere Valleys and comes packed with lifted floral aromatic charm …

Aromatic lift is what we expect from this label, and the 2015 has it in abundance. Fresh herb, white flower …

A generous, rich and dark fruited style that is long and luscious. The palate is powerful yet cleverly balanced with …

A youthful, lively syrah that’s still very fresh at four years of age. Inviting berry aromas have touches of violet, …

Winemaker Simon Nunns has crafted a dry riesling with plenty of personality. Beneath a colourful wardrobe of intense florals, mandarin …

Red fruit florals laced with a herbal note get things going. In the mouth this wine is flavoursome, finely structured …

The role acidity plays in riesling cannot be overstated. In this wine, it not only gives structural focus, but lifts …

A lovely ripe style with an overlay of toasty oak. The core has dark fruits, clove, vanilla, and pepper. Beautifully …

Coopers Creek’s winemaker Simon Nunns is also a wine judge, educator, keen cyclist, true gentleman and all round renaissance type. …

Winemaker Simon Nunns loves working with Hawke’s Bay malbec, and made great use of it in this dark, juicy ‘M …

Yet to evolve beyond raw primary characters, this powerful young Hawke’s Bay syrah needs time to mellow and integrate. With …

This bright, juicy rendition was made using fruit sourced from a pair of Brancott Valley vineyards. Sweet fruit flavours are …

This is a fragrant style, fresh white flower scents to the fore. In the mouth sweet tropical fruit notes (guava, …

Grown on the limestone-rich Chalk Ridge vineyard near Havelock North, this is a sweet apple-strudel-flavoured delight. Steve Smith particularly admired …

Look out! The 2013 Hawke’s Bay Bordeaux-style reds are starting to hit the shelves and they’re the real deal. This …

Craggy Range, nestled under a spectacular range of hills that are, actually… very craggy, is one of the most impressive …

Fresh, spicy aromas lead to a fine and bony structured wine with raspberries, bright red cherries and a creamy swirl. …

Steve Smith was taken with this wine’s papery, mineral texture, resembling white Burgundy. Citrus, vanilla, roasted white nuts, gunflint and …

A sweetly spiced wine with the uninhibited juiciness and aromatic generosity gewurz can do so well. The creamy texture is …

Is Prosecco the most fashionable sparkling wine in the world today? Made from glera grapes in Italy’s north-eastern corner, it’s …

Medium colour in the glass with aromas reminiscent of cherry cola on the nose. The palate is nicely weighted with …

Good-natured Barossa shiraz of supple drinkability and balance. Aromas of ripe berries, spice and a lightly toasty vanillin touch are …

ONCE THE WINES were unveiled it was no surprise to me to discover that our top wine was produced by …

With an assemblage of 39% pinot noir and 61% chardonnay, the commitment to consistent quality is obvious in the glass …

Pale copper in colour, this rosé is delightful. Don’t be fooled by the sotto voce aromatics. In the mouth it …

DANIEL LE BRUN NV is sourced from 13 different vineyards across the Wairau Valley with the varietal mix being 60% …

A silky and seamless wine with a fleshy palate that is ripe with delightfully creamy fruit. An expressive and intriguing …

Pale lemon in the glass, this wine’s Awatere Valley origins reveal themselves through the racy acidity and green-edged, appley flavours. A …

From a brand that regularly over-delivers on price, this is a terrific drop. Lovely citrusy fruit is corseted in a …

  Another smartly priced wine, this one comrd from the AwatereValley. It displays the nervy, tight lines and purity so …

Lovely bright, clean fruit is evident straight away on the nose: strawberries, pears and red cherries abound alongside a hint …

Pale in the glass with hints of spice against the floral character of white jasmine and honeysuckle, which are matched …

The King Valley is considered the natural home of prosecco in Australia. Located in the north east of Victoria, the …

Pale with an expressive nose, intense aromas of lemon citrus and jasmine blossoms come through on the nose and the …

A delightfully pale pink with immediate strawberry notes coming through on the nose. Delicate strawberry characters are also through the …

A pale coral-pink in the glass with high-toned apple aromas and hints of strawberries. The palate is bright and refreshing …

This family of Italian immigrant origin has been making Shiraz since 1928. This example is grown on the red volcanic …