This wine’s texture was admired by the panel, with Ben Glover praising its “chewy suppleness”. Flavours akin to grilled asparagus, …
→ moreMade by Marcus Wright and his team at Lawson’s Dry Hills, this wine’s soft textural succulence is in part due …
→ moreSmall-grower Champagnes have become trendy internationally in the last decade. Quality varies, but the best houses make wines well worth …
→ moreLanvin Brut is always great value. It combines attractive richness with elegance. Smooth, honeyed fruit character is at its heart, …
→ moreLush and flowing, this smooth Champagne has plenty of yeasty autolysis character dressing up a core of citrus-accented fruit. Plentiful …
→ moreBeaumet Champagnes have scored well in past Cuisine tastings, both in terms of quality and price tag. They prove that …
→ moreA straightforward Champagne of high quality at a great price, in keeping with the Beaumet credo. A great party starter, …
→ moreCava, the well-known Spanish sparkling wine, has always enjoyed popularity in its domestic market and in the UK. It’s quite …
→ moreProduced by the well-known Nautilus Estate team, this is an uncomplicated, fruit-forward Marlborough sparkling wine with apple, herb and floral …
→ moreThe brand that helped drive Australia’s wine export bonanza is also a good source of friendly sparkling wines. Jacob’s Creek’s …
→ moreClean and fresh on the understated nose that belies the expressive palate within. Lots of concentrated flavours abound with concentrated …
→ moreCrisp and fresh with ripe concentrated thiol aromas that give the nose impact. The palate is also ripe and concentrated …
→ moreThe nose here resembles a tropical fruit salad – fresh, bright and inviting. This too is true of the palate …
→ moreA vibrant and forward nose with tropical fruit aromas and a herbal lift that draws you in. The well-balanced palate …
→ moreA ripe, yet quiet wine that has a restrained, yet complex aromatic profile. A well made wine with delicious greens …
→ moreA lively nose with lots of aromatic thiol characteristics sitting alongside some reduction. The palate has concentrated and intense aromas …
→ moreRipe and crisp with lots of aromatic and flavour intensity throughout. The herbals are fresh on the nose alongside passionfruit …
→ moreAn attractive nose with classic gooseberries and hints of herbs and blackcurrant leaf. The palate is vibrant with lots of …
→ moreA riper style that is wonderfully complex and generous throughout. Fresh and lively with incredible fruit intensity on the nose …
→ morePungent and expressive on the nose with gooseberry and blackcurrant leaf aromas alongside some greens. The palate is generous and …
→ moreIf there is a brand that is synonymous with New Zealand wine it’s Villa Maria. The company’s history is long …
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