For the past several vintages, the Spy Valley chard has been one of the best buys around. This release is …
→ moreThis wine is grown close to the sea on the Wairau bar. “The fruit is pristine and a wonderful marriage …
→ moreGrown in the Benmorven vineyard in Marlborough’s southern valleys, this wine can look standoffish early but has a lot to …
→ moreYou don’t get much better value than this. It’s full, rich, ripe with attractive flintiness and great balance. There’s a …
→ moreAttractive spicy red apple and flinty complexity mark this chardonnay’s flavour profile. It’s a textured wine, well-balanced, finishing with length …
→ moreThe ever-reliable Hawke’s Bay Cellar Selection is one of those can’t-go-wrong chardonnay options. The 2016 version has real stuffing. It’s …
→ moreGrown at various sites, mostly in the Wairau Valley, this presents quite a different style to its Hawke’s Bay cousin …
→ moreTHIS IS A PURE, joyous example of a Portuguese grape that has shown a liking for New Zealand conditions. Spring …
→ moreSaint Clair’s foray into Hawke’s Bay has been paying off, as this splendid viognier attests. Stonefruit, lavender and ginger notes …
→ moreThis winery has established an excellent track record for its viognier. This new release is a textural treat – gently, …
→ moreNamed in honour of pioneering Hawke’s Bay winemaker Tom McDonald, this is another wine that offers the highest quality for …
→ moreCraggy Range, nestled under a spectacular range of hills that are, actually… very craggy, is one of the most impressive …
→ moreThe beautifully situated seaside cellars of Esk Valley make an essential pilgrimage for anyone interested in Hawke’s Bay wine. The …
→ moreEasy drinking, middleweight Hawke’s Bay syrah at a good price to enjoy with Cantonese-style beef. It smells of raspberries and …
→ moreEverybody should visit Mission Estate in Hawke’s Bay. No winery in New Zealand shares its unique combination of history, culture, …
→ moreAn inky, young syrah to serve with a hearty daube of lamb. Complex floral, blueberry, boysenberry, anise and vanillin aromas …
→ moreJust how “private” is Villa Maria’s Private Bin? It’s seen everywhere – but in quality terms it’s the equal of …
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