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• Coopers Creek SV Plainsman Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2015

  

  This is a fragrant style, fresh white flower scents to the fore. In the mouth sweet tropical fruit notes (guava, …

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• Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘O’ Marlborough Chardonnay 2016

  

  The top chardonnay from Brancott Estate has been garnering its share of accolades over recent times. This 2016 release is …

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• Stoneleigh Rapaura Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2016

  

  Winemaker Jamie Marfell continues to explore his Rapaura terroir with this delightful expression. Flintiness bolstered by smoky oak are balanced …

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• Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

  

  “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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• Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels The Gimblett

  

  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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• Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon

  

  This label remembers the late Tom McDonald, who made fine cabernet wine on this vineyard for six decades, starting in …

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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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• 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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• Wirra Wirra Woodhenge Shiraz

  

  The “Woodhenge” is a timber construction outside the Wirra Wirra winery, a reflection of the quirky sensibilities of Wirra’s late …

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• Taylors 80 Acres Shiraz

  Cuisine’s annual Australian shiraz tasting always turns up a fabulous bargain or two and this is one of them. Fifteen …

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