d’Arenberg’s Footbolt is traditional in the best sense, relying on generations of experience, but not completely ignoring modernity. Raspberry and …

A slightly unconventional, medium-bodied shiraz from a partnership of historic Barossa wine families, displaying aromas of floral pot-pourri notes through …

Part of the Invivo range (Eight Point references both the eight points of the Invivo star logo and the quintessential Kiwi …

A soft Hawke’s Bay merlot blend made for easy drinking at a good price. Try it with fuss-free food like …

An almost opaque rosé which creates extreme curiosity. You are not dismayed when you are hit with intoxicating lifted wild …

While initially shy, the nose reveals aromas of gooseberry, nectarine and tropical fruits with restrained intensity. The flavoursome palate reflects …

From a label that proudly declares itself ‘100% Awatere Valley’ comes a wine that delivers the same message in the glass. …

A very intense, herbal style with a golden glow of concentrated ripe, juicy fruit flavours that are wonderfully balanced with …

Sweet lime, lightly herbaceous sauvignon aromas, and a floral touch kick off this cutely named sticky sweet drop. It has …

A youthful and delightfully fragrant nose abundant with aromas of cassis and plum. On the palate these aromas are backed …

Another wine that delivers big on the price-quality ratio. The nose is focussed with a white pepper note and a …

For 27 years, winemaker Gordon Russell has fashioned wines of finesse and easy drinkability at Esk Valley. Juicy in dark …

Ripe-fruit flavours of  peach, nectarine and fig combine into a fantastic compote of aromas and flavours on the nose and …

Year after year, this wine delivers so much for its price tag. Cassis and blackberry notes set the tone in …

This bright, ripe number from EskValley winemaker Gordon Russell offers hints of the gorgeous herbal fragrances of Provence. It’s juicy …

To make this pinot, winemaker Gordon Russell sources fruit from both the Wairau and Awatere valleys. The result is a …

Fragrant, elegant, subtle aromas you could liken to fresh meadow hay with brightred cherry fruit juiciness layered with earthy aromatics …

Gentle delicate aromas of baked apple and pear with a hint of residual sugar playing on the palate. Full-bodied and …

Propelled by high-revving, racy acidity, this wine takes off in the mouth, leaving a trail of floral and apple notes, …

The beautifully situated seaside cellars of Esk Valley make an essential pilgrimage for anyone interested in Hawke’s Bay wine. The …

Known as the grape of the Portugese island of Madeira, this variety is respected for holding acidity even in warm …

FOR DECADES New Zealand falcons (the only remaining birds of prey endemic to New Zealand) have been revered guardians of …

Smartly priced and smartly presented. This is a vibrant pinot, offering a broad spectrum of flavour (including an appealing savoury …

No fault lines that the panel could detect – just a steady flow of sweet lemon zest, fresh ginger and …

From Castilla-La Mancha, the biggest grape-producing region of Spain, this deeply coloured tempranillo is a powerful wine. Complex aromas mix …

This ruby delight has smoky spices on the nose with hints of dried tobacco soaked in crushed red berries and …

Very deeply coloured yet very youthful, this is a serious ruby with juicy fruit aromas and hints of smoke pouring …

A wonderfully generous wine with some colourful green elements. Salted caramel and toffee flavours layer over marmalade fruits giving the …

Sourced from three vineyards in the Wairau Valley, this wine is straw coloured with green tints and has lovely concentrated …

Lifted elegant aromatics of lemon and white pear on the nose, with just a whiff of beeswax and perhaps a …

Fruit, glorious fruit. This wine’s fruit expression impressed the entire panel. Layers of red and dark fruit notes fill the mouth …

This excellent buy from a quality-driven winery packs in plenty of pinot charm in a more rustic mode. An appealing …

Earthy red fruits and spice combine with a whole-bunch, chalky tannin character that goes straight through the palate. Juiciness, elegance, …

This concise, fragrant package from talented English-born winemaker Andrew Hedley is all fresh herbs, ripe lemon and apple. The fruit …

This pinot noir has beautiful fragrant poise as though the aromatics are just hovering above the wine in the glass. …

Cava is Spain’s famous sparkling wine. Quality varies and price isn’t always a guide. This well-priced, straightforward example couples appley …

The most ubiquitous and best known cava of them all is the Freixenet Cordon Negro, which is exported to 150 …

Pale with a green tint, expressive aromas of pear and green apples come through on the nose. The palate is …

This well-made Spanish cava over-delivers in its price category. It offers unusual poise with citrus and delicate spice on the …