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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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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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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 Syrah
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Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2013
top 5
Named in honour of pioneering Hawke’s Bay winemaker Tom McDonald, this is another wine that offers the highest quality for …
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Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah 2014
top 5
Craggy Range, nestled under a spectacular range of hills that are, actually… very craggy, is one of the most impressive …
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Esk Valley Syrah 2014
The beautifully situated seaside cellars of Esk Valley make an essential pilgrimage for anyone interested in Hawke’s Bay wine. The …
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Left Field Syrah 2014
Easy drinking, middleweight Hawke’s Bay syrah at a good price to enjoy with Cantonese-style beef. It smells of raspberries and …
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Mission Estate Reserve Syrah 2014
Everybody should visit Mission Estate in Hawke’s Bay. No winery in New Zealand shares its unique combination of history, culture, …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Syrah 2014
top 5
An inky, young syrah to serve with a hearty daube of lamb. Complex floral, blueberry, boysenberry, anise and vanillin aromas …
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Villa Maria Private Bin Syrah 2013
Just how “private” is Villa Maria’s Private Bin? It’s seen everywhere – but in quality terms it’s the equal of …
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