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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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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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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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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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Red Knot Shiraz
This top value young McLaren Vale shiraz is mellow and generous, with dark berry fruit, touches of spice, vanilla and …
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Best Buys for NZ Pinot Gris
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Dashwood Pinot Gris 2013
Pale lemon in the glass, this wine’s Awatere Valley origins reveal themselves through the racy acidity and green-edged, appley flavours. A …
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Gunn Estate Reserve Pinot Gris 2012
This delicate 2012 impressed with its toasty, spice notes and drew flavour comparisons with French apple and pear patisseries. It starts …
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Lake Chalice Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013
Aromatics as clean and crisp as a freshly ironed shirt are backed up by a beautifully weighted mouthful. Bright citrus and …
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Mount Riley Pinot Gris 2013
top 5
Heady aromatics reminiscent of peach and guava lead through to a rich mouthful, chock full of gently spiced, sweet fruit. The …
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Ribbonwood Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013
This wine is intense and quite rich. The stonefruit- and spice-infused fruit presides with plumpness and weight, framed by a balanced, …
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Rochfort Rees Pinot Gris 2013
top 5
Dry with just a hint of sweetness, clean and delicate, this is another great advertisement for pinot gris produced with care …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Pinot Gris 2013
This attractive wine is anchored by a solid core of fruit, a small amount of which was fermented in oak barrels. …
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Sanctuary Pinot Gris 2013
top 5
A crowd-pleaser, on several levels. The price will appeal and the crisp, juicy, citrusy style will win plaudits from pinot gris …
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Spinyback Nelson Pinot Gris 2013
Waimea’s second-tier label has delivered some terrific whites across the board in 2013. With strong Asian pear and apple flavours playing …
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Two Tracks Marlborough Pinot Gris 2012
“Great balance”, exclaimed an admiring Dan Dineen. All the elements work together well in this harmonious wine, displaying attractive spicy fruit. This …
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