A leveret is a young hare, of which there are a few inhabiting the Awatere Valley vineyard that is this …
→ moreThis wine represents Marlborough stalwart Mount Riley’s first venture into Central Otago. It’s a great debut, made from 100% Gibbston …
→ moreIn wine, the ‘Halo’ effect is all about drinkability. The latest pinot from this popular range is brimming with dense, …
→ moreApproachable and bright, this is a delightful pinot from the talented team at Saint Clair. Red cherry and blood orange …
→ moreFreshness is something every wine should offer. This value-for-money expression has it in abundance. It’s a bright juicy style, well-defined …
→ more“Irreverent and hedonistic,” says the marketing blurb. “Fleshy and spicy,” said panel chair John Belsham. This wine was grown on …
→ moreYou’re getting great value for money here. Floral scents mingle with a hint of damp straw that is very Martinborough. …
→ more‘CLASSIC’ IS THE right descriptor. Those heady fragrances that only superb gewurztraminer can offer are here in abundance – lychees, rose petal …
→ moreThere’s plenty of flavour to be had here – layers of pear, apple, spice and savoury complexity, presented in a medium-dry …
→ moreThe Pa Road label always offers exceptional value. This new release has good weight and complexity, in part because a small …
→ moreNamed in honour of pioneering Hawke’s Bay winemaker Tom McDonald, this is another wine that offers the highest quality for …
→ moreCraggy Range, nestled under a spectacular range of hills that are, actually… very craggy, is one of the most impressive …
→ moreThe beautifully situated seaside cellars of Esk Valley make an essential pilgrimage for anyone interested in Hawke’s Bay wine. The …
→ moreEasy drinking, middleweight Hawke’s Bay syrah at a good price to enjoy with Cantonese-style beef. It smells of raspberries and …
→ moreEverybody should visit Mission Estate in Hawke’s Bay. No winery in New Zealand shares its unique combination of history, culture, …
→ moreAn inky, young syrah to serve with a hearty daube of lamb. Complex floral, blueberry, boysenberry, anise and vanillin aromas …
→ moreJust how “private” is Villa Maria’s Private Bin? It’s seen everywhere – but in quality terms it’s the equal of …
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