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Mount Vernon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Marlborough)
Made by Marcus Wright and his team at Lawson’s Dry Hills, this wine’s soft textural succulence is in part due …
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Mount Riley Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2016
top 10
Made from fruit the Mount Riley winemaking team deems exceptional, this is a lifted, old-school expression. A salty, flinty nose …
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Lilbert-Fils Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut NV
Small-grower Champagnes have become trendy internationally in the last decade. Quality varies, but the best houses make wines well worth …
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H. Garnier & Co Brut NV
top 5
Lush and flowing, this smooth Champagne has plenty of yeasty autolysis character dressing up a core of citrus-accented fruit. Plentiful …
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H.Lanvin & Fils Brut NV
Lanvin Brut is always great value. It combines attractive richness with elegance. Smooth, honeyed fruit character is at its heart, …
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Beaumet Cuvée Rosé NV
top 5
Beaumet Champagnes have scored well in past Cuisine tastings, both in terms of quality and price tag. They prove that …
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Beaumet Cuvée Brut NV
A straightforward Champagne of high quality at a great price, in keeping with the Beaumet credo. A great party starter, …
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Twin Islands Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV (Marlborough, NZ)
Produced by the well-known Nautilus Estate team, this is an uncomplicated, fruit-forward Marlborough sparkling wine with apple, herb and floral …
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Vallformosa Classic Brut Cava NV (Penedes, Spain)
Cava, the well-known Spanish sparkling wine, has always enjoyed popularity in its domestic market and in the UK. It’s quite …
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Jacob’s Creek Reserve Sparkling Rosé NV (Australian blend)
The brand that helped drive Australia’s wine export bonanza is also a good source of friendly sparkling wines. Jacob’s Creek’s …
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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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