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Giesen Estate Riesling 2015 (NZ blend)
Gorgeous citrus and botanical scents (reminiscent of a g&t) presage a flamboyant mouthful, chocker with stonefruit and tropical fruit flavours. Medium …
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SOHO White Collection Pinot Noir Rosé 2016
top 5
The deft hand of Dave Clouston, maker of our top rosé, is also behind this wine. Juicy, bright cherry and …
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Whalebone Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
This smartly priced wine is a reliable provider of ‘Marlboroughness’. Juicy, vibrant acidity, along with bright capsicum and currant flavours, …
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The Sisters Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
There’s a lot to like here, from the old school passionfruit and rockmelon sweetness to the silky texture. This wine …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2016
This winery’s move towards organic farming practices continues apace. Fresh dill and coriander scents give way to a settled, textural …
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Waipara Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
“A subtle, elegant palate,” noted Ben Glover. This expression is a quiet achiever with no extroverted aromatics. It builds interest …
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Rossendale Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
A Canterbury label that was established back in 1987 sources estate-grown fruit from Rapaura in the Wairau Valley. This racy …
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Mud House Sub Region Series Rapaura Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
top 5
Part of the new Sub Region range from Mud House, this wine shines the light on the partnership between Marlborough’s …
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Rapaura Springs Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
top 5
Nettle, boxwood and a touch of sweat… here’s to the scents of Marlborough. A label that always offers great value …
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Mission Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
This wine’s texture was admired by the panel, with Ben Glover praising its “chewy suppleness”. Flavours akin to grilled asparagus, …
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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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