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Hãhã Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2024
The nose here resembles a tropical fruit salad – fresh, bright and inviting. This too is true of the palate …
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Yalumba FSW Botrytis Viognier 2023 (Wrattonbully, South Australia)
top 5Mid-gold in the glass with aromas of apricot kernel and some subtle dried grass on the nose. The palate is …
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Verde Brut NV (Gisborne)
top 5
Lovely complexity on the nose with that delightful lifted brioche toast that makes you want to dive into the glass. …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé NV (Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne)
A pale, coppery onion-skin pink in the glass with lots happening on the aromatically complex nose including positive development characteristics …
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Te Hana Brut NV (Gisborne)
The nose is aromatic and crisp with lemon and grapefruit citrus and Granny Smith apples, with subtle toasted brioche alongside. …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV (Gisborne)
top 5
I have a deep affinity for Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs as each glass is loaded with good memories. …
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H.Lanvin & Fils Brut NV
top 10
Vibrant in the glass with a golden hue and an enticing lifted sorbet creamy character on the nose alongside yeasty …
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Yarra Burn YB Prosecco NV (Yarra Valley, Victoria)
top 5Pale in the glass with aromas of ripe apples, lime citrus, white blossoms and honeysuckle flowers on the nose. The …
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De Bortoli Prosecco Rosé NV (King Valley, Victoria)
top 5A pale coral-pink in the glass with high-toned apple aromas and hints of strawberries. The palate is bright and refreshing …
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Ant Moore a+ Chardonnay 2023 (Marlborough)
top 5
A sulphidic style of chardonnay done really well with ripe fruit and vibrancy from the get-go. Though the acid is …
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Best Buys for NZ Dessert Wines
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Eradus Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Sweet lime, lightly herbaceous sauvignon aromas, and a floral touch kick off this cutely named sticky sweet drop. It has …
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Giesen The Brothers Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Penetrating sauvignon blanc varietal cues are the starting point here, and they are skilfully coupled to botrytised lusciousness and complexity …
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Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling 2014
Like ice wine, this was made from riesling juice concentrated by freezing. A spicy, aromatic nose suggests peach syrup, lime …
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John Forrest Collection Wairau Valley Noble Riesling 2013
top 5
World class sweet riesling from the estimable Dr. John Forrest. It has brilliant deep golden colour and delightful aromas of …
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Loveblock Noble Chenin Blanc 2014
top 5
In France’s Loire Valley chenin blanc makes outstanding botrytised sweet whites. Loveblock’s version suggests New Zealand can do the same. …
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Main Divide Pokiri Reserve Waipara Valley Late Harvest Pinot Gris 2013
A wonderfully opulent nose of juicy aromatics introduces a wine with succulent pear-like fruit and nutmeg spice. Sugar-acid balance is …
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