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Mills Reef Estate Pinot Gris 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
The only North Island-grown expression among our top wines, this is an attractively spicy, juicy, off-dry expression. Spiced pear and apple, …
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Eradus Single Vineyard Awatere Valley Pinot Gris 2016 (Marlborough)
From a label that proudly declares itself ‘100% Awatere Valley’ comes a wine that delivers the same message in the glass. …
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Vidal Estate Dry Riesling 2015 (Marlborough)
Bursting with apple and citrus freshness, with a touch of white pepper for good measure, this is a bright, engaging wine. Its …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Dry Riesling 2015
There are few (if any) better riesling buys in the country than the Villa Maria Cellar Selection. This version is a …
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The Sounds Marlborough Riesling 2016
top 5
The panel was much taken with the aromatics of this medium-dry expression – wild flower, jasmine, ginger, apricot and clover honey. …
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Mud House Riesling 2016 (Waipara)
Jasmine-like fragrances give way to a palate where sweetness is matched to green tea and potpourri spice notes. It’s a juicy …
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Mount Riley Riesling 2016 (Marlborough)
This is a well-made, quite subtle, dry expression. The aromatics have a soft, gauzy quality and in the mouth there …
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Mission Estate Riesling 2014 (Hawke’s Bay)
top 5
A couple of years in the bottle has given this wine remarkable harmony, both in taste and texture. It is medium-dry, round and …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Riesling 2015 (Marlborough)
top 5
A whiff of toast mingles with lifted Rose’s lime juice scents. In the mouth, this riesling has length and elegance, lime and stonefruit …
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Hunter’s Marlborough Hunter’s Marlborough Riesling 2016 2016
Hunter’s experience with riesling is clearly evident in this dry style, made from fruit taken from a trio of Wairau …
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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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