Everybody should visit Mission Estate in Hawke’s Bay. No winery in New Zealand shares its unique combination of history, culture, …
→ moreEasy drinking, middleweight Hawke’s Bay syrah at a good price to enjoy with Cantonese-style beef. It smells of raspberries and …
→ moreCraggy Range, nestled under a spectacular range of hills that are, actually… very craggy, is one of the most impressive …
→ moreThe beautifully situated seaside cellars of Esk Valley make an essential pilgrimage for anyone interested in Hawke’s Bay wine. The …
→ moreNamed in honour of pioneering Hawke’s Bay winemaker Tom McDonald, this is another wine that offers the highest quality for …
→ moreKirrihill’s Clare Valley wines have impressed the Cuisine panel before, and this 2014 edition continues the fine form. It smells …
→ moreGiving Wairau River a top 10 double is this elegant expression. What it lacks in concentration it makes up for …
→ more“Intriguing creaminess,” opined John Belsham in reference to this wine’s red berries and cream aromatics. In the mouth, bright sweet …
→ moreThis favoured Bannockburn site has produced another fine pinot, praised by Cameron Douglas for its “youth, poise and tension”. It’s …
→ moreA consistently high-achieving Champagne. The elegant, persistent bead and supple mousse matches beautifully with the fine aromas of white florals …
→ moreAn opaque-yellow colour in the glass with a fine bead. Ripe citrus lemon, subtle spice and brioche characters present on …
→ moreA rich opulent Champagne example with lovely length and plenty of creaminess. An unashamedly upfront wine with a broad and …
→ moreHOW WONDERFUL to see an independent-grower maison de champagne take the top spot for 2020. It’s a true reflection of …
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