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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
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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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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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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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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 Syrah
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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