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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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Lindauer Classic Brut Cuvée NV (NZ blend)
In keeping with Lindauer’s reputation for value, this powerful, rich wine belies its price tag. It has red berry and …
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Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut NV (Penedes, Spain)
This well-made Spanish cava over-delivers in its price category. It offers unusual poise with citrus and delicate spice on the …
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Mionetto Prestige Prosecco Brut NV (North-Eastern Italy)
Appetising prosecco that’s a fraction drier than many. Apple, vanilla bean, almond and herb aromas are not really assertive, but …
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Dunes & Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV (South Australian blend)
A well-priced Australian sparkling wine that offers attractive drinking. Subtle citrus, red berry, herb and light toasty notes meet the …
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Da Luca Prosecco D.O.C. NV (North-Eastern Italy)
Is Prosecco the most fashionable sparkling wine in the world today? Made from glera grapes in Italy’s north-eastern corner, it’s …
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Lindauer Classic Rosé NV
Lindauer’s pretty-in-pink sparkler continues to intrigue Cuisine tasters. Just how do they get such quality into the bottle at such …
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The Ned Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (Marlborough)
From the Waihopai River part of the Marlborough region, this delectable sweet sauvignon has honeyed, lush aromas of tropical fruits …
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Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling 2014 (Marlborough)
Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling 2014 (Marlborough) **** -4 $24 375ml Best buy Made from juice concentrated by freezing, this luscious …
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Allan Scott Marlborough Late Harvest Riesling 2014
A brilliant, golden sweet white wine that opens with notable botrytis influence, intensifying toffee and honey characters woven through a …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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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