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 …
→ moreLush and flowing, this smooth Champagne has plenty of yeasty autolysis character dressing up a core of citrus-accented fruit. Plentiful …
→ moreLanvin Brut is always great value. It combines attractive richness with elegance. Smooth, honeyed fruit character is at its heart, …
→ 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, …
→ moreProduced by the well-known Nautilus Estate team, this is an uncomplicated, fruit-forward Marlborough sparkling wine with apple, herb and floral …
→ moreCava, the well-known Spanish sparkling wine, has always enjoyed popularity in its domestic market and in the UK. It’s quite …
→ moreThe brand that helped drive Australia’s wine export bonanza is also a good source of friendly sparkling wines. Jacob’s Creek’s …
→ moreThe experienced hands at Allan Scott Family Winemakers have created a very moreish style. Spiced pear drop and attractive fresh …
→ moreNow owned by Saint Clair, the Lake Chalice label continues to produce great value wine under its ‘The Nest’ tier. …
→ moreGrown at the ocean end of the Awatere Valley on an estate-owned vineyard, this wine leads with warm jasmine scents. …
→ moreThis is a medium-dry style that is gently fragrant and offers pear, citrus and stonefruit flavours. “Shows pure fruit and …
→ moreThis wine is all about shape and texture. It’s a riper style, curvaceous in the mouth rather than linear. The …
→ moreThe warmth of Hawke’s Bay, along with the addition of small amounts of gewurztraminer (6 per cent) and viognier (2 …
→ moreVery lovable and drinkable, this is a juicy, fresh expression. Lifted ginger and ripe nashi pear flavours are underscored by …
→ moreGrown on a sloping site at Kina, in Nelson’s Upper Moutere, this wine has lovely delicacy and tension. It is …
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