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Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Marlborough)
The refined aromatics of sweet citrus open out to a very fleshy and juicy wine with lively energy. The palate remains …
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The Sisters Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Marlborough)
A very refreshing wine with ripe herbal elements. The river stone flintiness and oyster shell characters support the ripe tropical …
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Squawking Magpie Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Marlborough)
top 5
Delicious aromas of snow peas and citrus blossom announce this wine. The mid-palate is generous, yet the wine retains freshness with a well-managed …
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Rossendale Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Marlborough)
Appealing fresh green aromas are woven through this softer style. The velvety palate is able to maintains focus and structure …
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Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Marlborough)
Sweet peas, flint and citrus florals provide freshness in the wine. There is however an underlying creaminess to provide texture …
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Mission Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (Marlborough)
A fresh and harmonious style that is well structured with enough depth to support a soft and creamy palate of …
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Lawsons Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Marlborough)
top 5
Rich herbal and soft citrus aromas lead to a ripe summer fruit basket over flinty stones that is generous and warm-fruited with great …
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Kono Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (Marlborough)
A wonderful balance of fresh and juicy aromatics. The palate is packed with ripe tropical notes that are juxtaposed by the soft green …
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Tinpot Hut 2017 Marlborough Late Harvest Riesling 2017
An expressive and concentrated style that has generosity and a lively complexity of juicy herbal notes supported by white plum …
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Wairau River Botrytised Riesling 2017 (Marlborough)
top 5
A delicious, caramelised style with a dark golden-straw hue that is very generous with concentrated flavours of dried fruits with …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
top 10
The panel dubbed this wine the “classic retro”, in recognition of its golden-peach and vanilla-bean flavours. “That fruit is delicious …
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Crossroads Milestone Series Chardonnay 2013
top 10
Steve Smith was taken with this wine’s papery, mineral texture, resembling white Burgundy. Citrus, vanilla, roasted white nuts, gunflint and …
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De Vine Chardonnay Nelson 2010
De Vine in name, divine by nature. This lemon-coloured wine has developed beautifully, thanks to sensitive oak handling and well-ripened …
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Fault Line Chardonnay 2013
No fault lines that the panel could detect – just a steady flow of sweet lemon zest, fresh ginger and …
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HaHa Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Attractive struck-match scents usher in an exotic array of flavours, rock melon and orange peel among them. “Very well-managed aromas”, …
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Mud House Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Nothing showy about this 2013; it is a restrained yet focused package. Classy aromatics – flintiness and limes – lead …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Chardonnay 2013
The vicar has chosen well (again), but should be told to put this one aside for a year or two, …
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Selaks Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
top 10
Another fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …
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Te Awa Left Field Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
top 10
You get a lot for a modest outlay from this settled, very together Hawke’s Bay chard. Marzipan, citrus and hints …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
This very drinkable style is well stocked with ripe melon and citrus flavours, overlaid with warm, rich toast and butterscotch …
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