A concentrated wine with a complex and enticing nose filled with rich dark fruits, vanilla, toasted hazelnuts and dark cocoa …
→ moreHugely coloured with ripe aromas of blackberry, smoked game, liquorice and vanilla on the nose and through the well-weighted and …
→ moreA friendly, approachable and fruit-expressive wine that has dark plums, florals and subtle spice on the nose. The palate is …
→ moreYouthful with a dense (almost impenetrable) colour in the glass, this wine has aromas and flavours of sweet purple fruits, …
→ moreBright, yet deeply coloured with cherries, red fruits and reduction on the nose. The palate is abundant with sweet fruit …
→ moreA bright and appealing colour in the glass with rich ripe cherry, boysenberry and tamarillo aromas on the nose. The …
→ moreTranslated from the Māori word ōpaoa meaning ‘smoky river’, the Opawa vineyard is planted on the historic riverbed of the …
→ moreAn attractive and expressive gris with citrus rind, white florals and baking spices on the nose in medium intensity. The …
→ moreBright and pale with aromas of pears, jasmine, lime citrus and green apples on the nose which segue through to …
→ moreMedium coloured with attractive aromas of orange blossom, citrus, ripe stone fruit and pears present yet reserved on the nose. …
→ moreThe Church Road team’s affinity for chardonnay often results in great bargains like this. It’s a charming wine in a …
→ moreAnother wine that delivers big on the price-quality ratio. The nose is focussed with a white pepper note and a …
→ moreAndrew Parkinson was taken with this wine’s “chablisien” qualities. It crackles with verve and energy, a swift flow of pure …
→ moreBeguiling scents – apple strudel, citrus and a hint of caramel – lead the way. In the mouth it is equally rewarding, especially …
→ moreThis wine leans more toward the “trad” camp. Stonefruit, melon and grain flavours emerge, with a light dusting of oak. It is …
→ moreGrown using six clones of chardonnay, this wine triggered a lot of panel discussion. A flinty, smoky layer hangs over …
→ moreOnce again, you have to hand it to the Villa Maria Cellar Selection label. This chardonnay delivers a lot of complexity for …
→ moreVery different in style from its Hawke’s Bay cousin of the same vintage, this wine’s cooler origins come through in …
→ moreLifted, fresh aromas akin to dill and honeydew melon provide a modest intro. In the mouth the wine grows considerably, …
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