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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 …

  4 | $50-$60 Best Buys

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• Charles de Cazanove Tête de Cuvée

  

  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 …

  5 | $60-$70 Best Buys

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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) …

  5 | $15-$20 Best Buys

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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 …

  5 | $20-$25 Best Buys

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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 …

  4.5 | $20-$25 Best Buys

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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 …

  5 | $60-$70 Best Buys

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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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