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Starborough Pinot Gris 2023 (Marlborough)
top 5Medium coloured with attractive aromas of orange blossom, citrus, ripe stone fruit and pears present yet reserved on the nose. …
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Mission Pinot Gris 2023 (Marlborough)
The nose is rich and layered with bright citrus notes and juicy sweet pear on the nose which segues through …
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The Hidden Sea Pinot Grigio 2022 (Coonawarra, South Australia)
A pale straw colour with aromas of baked pear, peaches, white flowers and baking spices on the complex, but clean, …
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Misty Cove Estate Pinot Gris 2023 (Marlborough)
top 10
An expressive nose of pear, peach, citrus and spice jumps out of the glass. The off-dry palate sits at the …
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Mount Riley Marlborough Albariño 2023
top 5
I was nothing short of giddy when an albariño took the top spot among myriad other contenders. I have a …
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Mount Riley Marlborough Gewürztraminer 2023
top 5
Pale in the glass with delicate floral notes and dried-spice aromas on the nose. The fruit here is pristine with …
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Hunter’s Marlborough Riesling 2023
top 5
Lovely purity and brightness in a lean and mineral-style riesling. Fine and precise with jasmine florals, lemon-lime citrus and crunchy …
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Delta Estate Pinot Blanc 2020 (Marlborough)
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Invivo X, SJP Rosé 2022 (France)
top 5
In the world of ‘serious’ wine professionals, there’s a collective rolling of eyes when a celebrity wine is released into …
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Wairau River Rosé 2023 (Marlborough)
top 5
A lovely pale pink wine abundant with lifted florals, fresh strawberries and creaming soda on the nose. The palate is …
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Best Buys for NZ Riesling
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Aurum Dry Riesling 2009
top 10
This gracefully ageing riesling wowed the panel. “It’s a thoroughbred, dancing across the palate,” said John Belsham. Jasmine florals and …
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Coopers Creek Marlborough Riesling 2013
The role acidity plays in riesling cannot be overstated. In this wine, it not only gives structural focus, but lifts …
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Highfield Marlborough Riesling 2012
Intoxicating floral scents – jasmine and lavender – lead the way through to a concentrated, full mouthful. The sweetness in …
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Invivo Central Otago Riesling 2013
top 10
“Such concentration on a beautifully delicate framework,” observed Dan Dineen, assessing our top riesling. This gorgeous drop is exquisitely balanced, …
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Mount Riley Riesling 2013
The purity that is a hallmark of 2013 riesling shows here in jasmine, orange-blossom and honeysuckle aromatics. Soft, juicy and …
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Mud House Waipara Valley Riesling 2013
A tangerine peel note that is very Waipara makes a big statement in this mouthfilling riesling from an experienced producer. …
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Palliser Estate Riesling 2012
Winemaker Allan Johnson has a string of rieslings to his credit. This shows attractive hints of bottle-age toast. “Lovely focus …
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Ribbonwood Marlborough Riesling 2013
Bold florals are backed up by punchy tropical fruit and citrus notes. The sweetness and acids are in such good …
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Sanctuary Riesling 2013
A label with a great track record produces another elegant wine. Dabs of quince, mandarin, pear and stonefruit all shine …
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Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Riesling 2013
top 10
This wine is all about great fruit concentration and incisive acidity. It offers a bold, fresh rush of citrus and …
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Vavasour Riesling 2011
This older wine still looks young and vigorous, with its delicious floral and citrus notes imbued with plenty of sweetness.
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Dry Riesling 2013
top 10
This engaging wine has so much going for it. After an appealing floral overture, apple and lime notes join the …
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Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Dry Riesling 2013
top 10
Reach for this wine if you are ever in doubt over which riesling to buy – it will never let …
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Wairau River Riesling 2013
This riesling leans toward the lime, green-apple side of the flavour spectrum. Supporting the fruit is an overt, racy, acid …
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Wither Hills Marlborough Riesling 2012
This wine cuts a swashbuckling swathe across the palate, driven by razor-edged acidity. The fruit offers a fabulous salad of …
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Zephyr Riesling 2012
top 10
This “totally seductive” wine rocked Cameron Douglas’s world and earned high praise from the entire panel. It’s a big, concentrated …
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