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Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir 2014 (Central Otago)
This favoured Bannockburn site has produced another fine pinot, praised by Cameron Douglas for its “youth, poise and tension”. It’s …
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Stoneleigh Latitude Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014
An overture of spiced plum scents is followed by an allegro of a mouthful – vibrant red fruit notes, oak …
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Roaring Meg Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014
Few pinot labels are as ubiquitous as Roaring Meg, poured at licensed establishments all over the country. The 2014 version …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Pinot Noir 2014
Another label that is a perennial overachiever. This latest Vicar’s Choice is a sassy, bright expression. Berryfruit and red apple …
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Jackson Estate Homestead Pinot Noir 2014 (Marlborough)
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Esk Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014
To make this pinot, winemaker Gordon Russell sources fruit from both the Wairau and Awatere valleys. The result is a …
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Coopers Creek Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014
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Babich Winemakers’ Reserve Pinot Noir 2014 (Marlborough)
Gentle dark floral scents presage a palate that is still quite tight and will open up nicely over the next …
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Charcoal Gully Sallys Pinch Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014
This label is a regular achiever at Cuisine pinot tastings. The 2014 version is typically inky, rich and powerful, offering …
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Coopers Creek Marlborough
Winemaker Simon Nunns has crafted a dry riesling with plenty of personality. Beneath a colourful wardrobe of intense florals, mandarin …
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Best Buys for NZ Pinot Gris
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Dashwood Pinot Gris 2013
Pale lemon in the glass, this wine’s Awatere Valley origins reveal themselves through the racy acidity and green-edged, appley flavours. A …
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Gunn Estate Reserve Pinot Gris 2012
This delicate 2012 impressed with its toasty, spice notes and drew flavour comparisons with French apple and pear patisseries. It starts …
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Lake Chalice Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013
Aromatics as clean and crisp as a freshly ironed shirt are backed up by a beautifully weighted mouthful. Bright citrus and …
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Mount Riley Pinot Gris 2013
top 5
Heady aromatics reminiscent of peach and guava lead through to a rich mouthful, chock full of gently spiced, sweet fruit. The …
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Ribbonwood Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013
This wine is intense and quite rich. The stonefruit- and spice-infused fruit presides with plumpness and weight, framed by a balanced, …
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Rochfort Rees Pinot Gris 2013
top 5
Dry with just a hint of sweetness, clean and delicate, this is another great advertisement for pinot gris produced with care …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Pinot Gris 2013
This attractive wine is anchored by a solid core of fruit, a small amount of which was fermented in oak barrels. …
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Sanctuary Pinot Gris 2013
top 5
A crowd-pleaser, on several levels. The price will appeal and the crisp, juicy, citrusy style will win plaudits from pinot gris …
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Spinyback Nelson Pinot Gris 2013
Waimea’s second-tier label has delivered some terrific whites across the board in 2013. With strong Asian pear and apple flavours playing …
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Two Tracks Marlborough Pinot Gris 2012
“Great balance”, exclaimed an admiring Dan Dineen. All the elements work together well in this harmonious wine, displaying attractive spicy fruit. This …
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