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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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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 Pinot Gris
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Allan Scott Family Winemakers Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017
top 5
The experienced hands at Allan Scott Family Winemakers have created a very moreish style. Spiced pear drop and attractive fresh …
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Lake Chalice The Nest Marlborough Pinot Gris 2016
Now owned by Saint Clair, the Lake Chalice label continues to produce great value wine under its ‘The Nest’ tier. …
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Mission Estate Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017
Grown at the ocean end of the Awatere Valley on an estate-owned vineyard, this wine leads with warm jasmine scents. …
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Mount Brown Estates North Canterbury Pinot Gris 2017
This is a medium-dry style that is gently fragrant and offers pear, citrus and stonefruit flavours. “Shows pure fruit and …
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Spade Oak Voysey Gisborne Pinot Gris 2017
top 5
This wine is all about shape and texture. It’s a riper style, curvaceous in the mouth rather than linear. The …
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Vidal Estate Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2017
The warmth of Hawke’s Bay, along with the addition of small amounts of gewurztraminer (6 per cent) and viognier (2 …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017
Very lovable and drinkable, this is a juicy, fresh expression. Lifted ginger and ripe nashi pear flavours are underscored by …
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Vista Nelson Pinot Gris 2017
Grown on a sloping site at Kina, in Nelson’s Upper Moutere, this wine has lovely delicacy and tension. It is …
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