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Leveret Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014
A leveret is a young hare, of which there are a few inhabiting the Awatere Valley vineyard that is this …
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Mount Riley Limited Release Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015
This wine represents Marlborough stalwart Mount Riley’s first venture into Central Otago. It’s a great debut, made from 100% Gibbston …
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Sacred Hill HALO Pinot Noir 2015 (Marlborough)
In wine, the ‘Halo’ effect is all about drinkability. The latest pinot from this popular range is brimming with dense, …
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Saint Clair Marlborough Premium Pinot Noir 2015
Approachable and bright, this is a delightful pinot from the talented team at Saint Clair. Red cherry and blood orange …
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Twelve Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015
Freshness is something every wine should offer. This value-for-money expression has it in abundance. It’s a bright juicy style, well-defined …
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Puncheon Club Pinot Noir 2015 (Marlborough)
“Irreverent and hedonistic,” says the marketing blurb. “Fleshy and spicy,” said panel chair John Belsham. This wine was grown on …
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Te Kairanga Pinot Noir 2015 (Wairarapa)
You’re getting great value for money here. Floral scents mingle with a hint of damp straw that is very Martinborough. …
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Bladen Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2016
top 5
‘CLASSIC’ IS THE right descriptor. Those heady fragrances that only superb gewurztraminer can offer are here in abundance – lychees, rose petal …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Gris 2016 (Marlborough)
There’s plenty of flavour to be had here – layers of pear, apple, spice and savoury complexity, presented in a medium-dry …
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Pa Road Pinot Gris 2016 (Marlborough)
The Pa Road label always offers exceptional value. This new release has good weight and complexity, in part because a small …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
top 10
The panel dubbed this wine the “classic retro”, in recognition of its golden-peach and vanilla-bean flavours. “That fruit is delicious …
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Crossroads Milestone Series Chardonnay 2013
top 10
Steve Smith was taken with this wine’s papery, mineral texture, resembling white Burgundy. Citrus, vanilla, roasted white nuts, gunflint and …
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De Vine Chardonnay Nelson 2010
De Vine in name, divine by nature. This lemon-coloured wine has developed beautifully, thanks to sensitive oak handling and well-ripened …
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Fault Line Chardonnay 2013
No fault lines that the panel could detect – just a steady flow of sweet lemon zest, fresh ginger and …
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HaHa Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Attractive struck-match scents usher in an exotic array of flavours, rock melon and orange peel among them. “Very well-managed aromas”, …
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Mud House Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Nothing showy about this 2013; it is a restrained yet focused package. Classy aromatics – flintiness and limes – lead …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Chardonnay 2013
The vicar has chosen well (again), but should be told to put this one aside for a year or two, …
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Selaks Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
top 10
Another fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …
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Te Awa Left Field Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
top 10
You get a lot for a modest outlay from this settled, very together Hawke’s Bay chard. Marzipan, citrus and hints …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
This very drinkable style is well stocked with ripe melon and citrus flavours, overlaid with warm, rich toast and butterscotch …
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