Lovely complexity on the nose with that delightful lifted brioche toast that makes you want to dive into the glass. …
→ moreA pale, coppery onion-skin pink in the glass with lots happening on the aromatically complex nose including positive development characteristics …
→ moreThe nose is aromatic and crisp with lemon and grapefruit citrus and Granny Smith apples, with subtle toasted brioche alongside. …
→ moreI have a deep affinity for Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs as each glass is loaded with good memories. …
→ moreVibrant in the glass with a golden hue and an enticing lifted sorbet creamy character on the nose alongside yeasty …
→ morePale in the glass with aromas of ripe apples, lime citrus, white blossoms and honeysuckle flowers on the nose. The …
→ moreA pale coral-pink in the glass with high-toned apple aromas and hints of strawberries. The palate is bright and refreshing …
→ moreA sulphidic style of chardonnay done really well with ripe fruit and vibrancy from the get-go. Though the acid is …
→ moreA medium colour in the glass with high- toned fruit on the nose; lifted citrus (both lemon and yellow grapefruit) …
→ morePale with sweet citrus and stone fruit aromas on the nose. The palate is mid weighted, focussed and lean with …
→ moreA fleshy style of sparkling wine from Marlborough. It smells of peach, apple and crisp linen sheets with a pleasing …
→ moreA likeable, straightforward brut sparkling wine from one of Marlborough’s key wineries. It has fresh aromas of citrus and apple …
→ moreThis quaffable muscat-based bubbly from Italy’s north-west fits well with a luxurious dessert like pavlova. Gancia has a little more …
→ moreA slightly deeper colour indicates the pinot noir component here, even though it’s over 50% chardonnay. It’s a frothy, complete …
→ moreThis perennial favourite of Cuisine wine panels was a tad less lustrous than usual in this tasting, but it still …
→ moreBlanquette de Limoux, from Languedoc in France’s south-west, is a popular sparkling wine in its home market. Made predominantly from …
→ moreTe Hana Rosé reinforces Gisborne’s reputation for quality sparkling wine. Made entirely from pinot noir, it partners well with grilled …
→ moreFresh and grapey, Tosti Asti smells of blossom and lemonade, and it tastes sweet with threads of muscatel and citrus …
→ moreAn easy going, fruit-driven Marlborough sparkler. Aromas of apple, herb and a light crème patissiere thread give it charm, and …
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