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Misty Cove Estate Pinot Gris 2023 (Marlborough)
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An expressive nose of pear, peach, citrus and spice jumps out of the glass. The off-dry palate sits at the …
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Mission Pinot Gris 2023 (Marlborough)
The nose is rich and layered with bright citrus notes and juicy sweet pear on the nose which segues through …
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The Hidden Sea Pinot Grigio 2022 (Coonawarra, South Australia)
A pale straw colour with aromas of baked pear, peaches, white flowers and baking spices on the complex, but clean, …
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Mount Riley Marlborough Albariño 2023
top 5
I was nothing short of giddy when an albariño took the top spot among myriad other contenders. I have a …
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Mount Riley Marlborough Gewürztraminer 2023
top 5
Pale in the glass with delicate floral notes and dried-spice aromas on the nose. The fruit here is pristine with …
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Hunter’s Marlborough Riesling 2023
top 5
Lovely purity and brightness in a lean and mineral-style riesling. Fine and precise with jasmine florals, lemon-lime citrus and crunchy …
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Delta Estate Pinot Blanc 2020 (Marlborough)
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Invivo X, SJP Rosé 2022 (France)
top 5
In the world of ‘serious’ wine professionals, there’s a collective rolling of eyes when a celebrity wine is released into …
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Wairau River Rosé 2023 (Marlborough)
top 5
A lovely pale pink wine abundant with lifted florals, fresh strawberries and creaming soda on the nose. The palate is …
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Listel 2022 (France)
top 5A burnished copper colour with a fragrant nose of dried fennel, sage and straw alongside apricots and lemon citrus. The …
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Best Buys for Sparkling
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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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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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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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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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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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Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV (NZ blend)
top 5
This exuberant example of Lindauer’s sparkling expertise has tons of personality. How do they do it at the price? Plenty …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvée NV (NZ blend)
More good value from Lindauer, this appealing drop has a slight blush of pink in its colour that’s followed appropriately …
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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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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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