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Rongopai Marlborough Riesling 2013
“A nice marriage of toasty bottle age and bright citrus,” noted Jane Boyle. There’s still plenty of youthful crispness in …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Dry Riesling 2014
top 5
A very classy riesling at a very smart price – this has to be one of the best value wines …
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Wither Hills Marlborough Riesling 2013
This accomplished wine continues to collect awards. In balance and structure it is exemplary – the fruits flows so elegantly …
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Esk Valley Riesling 2014
top 5
Propelled by high-revving, racy acidity, this wine takes off in the mouth, leaving a trail of floral and apple notes, …
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Brancott Estate Terroir Series Marlborough Pinot Gris 2015
top 5
This wine is all about purity. It’s an exuberant, complete expression, dry in style and bursting with those flavours you …
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VNO Pinot Gris 2015
This is a fresh and lively expression. After a juicy, sweetish entry, a wave of crunchy acidity takes over. Appley, …
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Maui Marlborough Pinot Gris 2015
We’re used to seeing smart buys from this label, and this is no exception. It is concentrated and tastes of …
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Rongopai Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014
This wine tips its hat to Alsace, with its creamy, layered texture and rich, yet juicy flavours. “It’s almost Semillon-like,” …
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Lake Chalice Marlborough The Falcon Riesling 2015
top 5
Lake Chalice was one of the first Marlborough wineries to become ‘kareaera (native falcon) conscious’. Low in alcohol (9.5%), this …
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Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (Marlborough)
This attractive style proudly declares its Awatere Valley origins with scents akin to flint, lime and nettle. Once in the …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
top 10
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
top 10
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
top 10
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
top 10
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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