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Drappier Carte d’Or Brut
‘Assertive’ is a word often used to describe the Drappier style. It is always pinot noir dominant, which gives it …
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Charles de Cazanove Tête de Cuvée
top 5
This is a smart package and represents excellent value too. Muted aromatics presage a seductive mouthful, with citrus, nougat and …
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J. Lassalle Préférence Premier Cru Brut
Run by three generations of women, this grower Champagne estate has built an enviable reputation for quality. This is a …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Late Harvest Marlborough Riesling 2015
Golden in the glass, this is a fascinating wine. It has some off-centre notes (the Italians might call them sprezzatura) …
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One Off Sticky One Oh One Noble Gewurztraminer 2016
The only gewurz among our top wines is the work of talented Hawke’s Bay stalwart Rod McDonald. It’s a rich …
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Lake Chalice Sweet Beak Late Harvest Riesling 2015
Now owned by Saint Clair, the Lake Chalice brand has a strong history in producing quality sweet wines from its …
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Hunter’s Hukapapa™ Dessert Riesling 2014
Hukapapa is M?ori for ice or frost, and this delightful expression was made from riesling juice concentrated by freezing. Golden …
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Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut
This one entranced Tony Jordan – “fine, elegant, lovely.” It leads with patisserie and wet chalk aromas. In the mouth …
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Marlborough Sounds Marlborough Chardonnay 2015
There’s a lot to like here. At the wine’s centre is a solid heart of citrus-infused fruit, over which sits …
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Huntaway Reserve Chardonnay 2015
The 2015 Huntaway continues the label’s tradition of delivering big in the value-for-money stakes. Built around a base of lovely …
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Best Buys for NZ Bordeaux Blends
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Brancott Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot
“Very merlot,” was how John Belsham described this young and well-priced offering. It ticks the merlot varietal boxes well, with …
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Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon
top 5
This label remembers the late Tom McDonald, who made fine cabernet wine on this vineyard for six decades, starting in …
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Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge
A soft Hawke’s Bay merlot blend made for easy drinking at a good price. Try it with fuss-free food like …
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Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels The Gimblett
top 5
Trinity Hill’s expertise with Gimblett Gravels cabernets, merlot and malbec shows with “The Gimblett”. A rare rump steak would match …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
top 5
“This looks the part,” commented John Hancock, describing the deep, dense colour that reflects this wine’s depth and personality. Floral, plummy …
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