The only North Island-grown expression among our top wines, this is an attractively spicy, juicy, off-dry expression. Spiced pear and apple, …
→ moreFrom a label that proudly declares itself ‘100% Awatere Valley’ comes a wine that delivers the same message in the glass. …
→ moreBursting with apple and citrus freshness, with a touch of white pepper for good measure, this is a bright, engaging wine. Its …
→ moreThere are few (if any) better riesling buys in the country than the Villa Maria Cellar Selection. This version is a …
→ moreThe panel was much taken with the aromatics of this medium-dry expression – wild flower, jasmine, ginger, apricot and clover honey. …
→ moreThis is a well-made, quite subtle, dry expression. The aromatics have a soft, gauzy quality and in the mouth there …
→ moreJasmine-like fragrances give way to a palate where sweetness is matched to green tea and potpourri spice notes. It’s a juicy …
→ moreA couple of years in the bottle has given this wine remarkable harmony, both in taste and texture. It is medium-dry, round and …
→ moreA whiff of toast mingles with lifted Rose’s lime juice scents. In the mouth, this riesling has length and elegance, lime and stonefruit …
→ moreHunter’s experience with riesling is clearly evident in this dry style, made from fruit taken from a trio of Wairau …
→ moreBased on an Eden Valley vineyard of 90-year-old Shiraz, this young wine reflects the Eden Valley’s slightly cooler growing conditions …
→ moreMilawa in north-eastern Victoria is Brown Brothers’ heartland, but the winery hasn’t stood still, expanding into other parts of the …
→ moreFrom the prized upland Victorian region of Heathcote, this complex, lively young shiraz offers red cherry and berry aromas, a …
→ moreChapel Hill’s McLaren Vale tasting room is situated in a 150 year old chapel on the property, and churchy allusions …
→ moreMiamba is an old southern Barossa vineyard site, once owned by Orlando and replanted by Grant Burge in 1983. This …
→ moreA recreation of a 19th century Hardys label graces this traditionally-styled Australian red. A little extra age over most wines …
→ moreWell-mannered Barossa shiraz of good type that’s just a little less emphatic than the time-honoured style. It’s full, rich and …
→ moreKilikanoon’s Clare Valley wines have often impressed Cuisine tasters in the past and the story continues with the 2014 Killerman’s …
→ moreThe Barossa Valley floor bestows warmth and ripeness to shiraz and has done for around 175 years. Langmeil sums it …
→ moreFrom a vineyard located on prized terra rossa soils half way between Adelaide and Melbourne, MEZZO Shiraz is blended with …
→ moreThis top value young McLaren Vale shiraz is mellow and generous, with dark berry fruit, touches of spice, vanilla and …
→ moreAn honest, rather traditional McLaren Vale shiraz, earthy and ripe with tons of personality. Jammy berry fruit leads the way …
→ moreCuisine’s annual Australian shiraz tasting always turns up a fabulous bargain or two and this is one of them. Fifteen …
→ moreThe “Woodhenge” is a timber construction outside the Wirra Wirra winery, a reflection of the quirky sensibilities of Wirra’s late …
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