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Coopers Creek SV Gimblett Gravels Merlot Malbec 2015 (Hawke’s Bay)
Winemaker Simon Nunns loves working with Hawke’s Bay malbec, and made great use of it in this dark, juicy ‘M …
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Church Road Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Gifted winemaker Chris Scott’s tenure at this iconic winery has turned up another wine worth seeking out. Red fruit flavours, …
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Vidal Reserve Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
This label’s reserve range perennially offers remarkable value, and this is no exception. It leads with white pepper scents. In …
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Te Awa Single Estate Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
Magenta-rimmed, this is a lighter stepping style from winemaker Richard Painter. In the mouth, it immediately seduces with juicy sweetness. …
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Squawking Magpie The Gravels Syrah 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
This quality Gimblett Gravels label is closing in on its 20th vintage. This new release is a floral-scented charmer. Bright …
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Pask Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
Pask demonstrated a commitment to the Gimblett Gravels over 30 years ago as the first winery to plant vines in …
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Mission Barrique Reserve Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
History-steeped Mission Estate and its long serving winemaker Paul Mooney deliver a wine that is both very varietal and very …
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Ngatarawa Glazebrook Syrah 2015 (Hawke’s Bay)
Grown on the Bridge Pa Triangle, which is home to some of the Bay’s finest syrahs, this is a delightful, …
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Church Road McDonald Series Syrah 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
For the brilliance and charm of its fruit alone, this wine also represents great value. Opaque in the glass with …
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Church Road Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2016
There’s excellent value to be had here. Church Road winemaker Chris Scott has crafted a lovely wine – refined, seamless …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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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