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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 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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