Rongopai is a label that goes back to 1932 and is currently part of the Babich stable. This new release …
→ moreMount Brown winemaker Frank Manifold has produced a Marlborough-esque expression. Lifted and vibrant with a caressing texture, it is a …
→ moreThis second tier label from experienced Marlborough winery Lawson’s Dry Hills offers fantastic value, vintage after vintage. This latest rendition …
→ moreAromatic lift is what we expect from this label, and the 2015 has it in abundance. Fresh herb, white flower …
→ moreYes, the Bay can do sauvignon too. Most of this wine’s fruit was drawn from a cooler site at Matapiro, …
→ moreAn easy going, fruit-driven Marlborough sparkler. Aromas of apple, herb and a light crème patissiere thread give it charm, and …
→ moreBlanquette de Limoux, from Languedoc in France’s south-west, is a popular sparkling wine in its home market. Made predominantly from …
→ moreThis perennial favourite of Cuisine wine panels was a tad less lustrous than usual in this tasting, but it still …
→ moreA slightly deeper colour indicates the pinot noir component here, even though it’s over 50% chardonnay. It’s a frothy, complete …
→ more“Very merlot,” was how John Belsham described this young and well-priced offering. It ticks the merlot varietal boxes well, with …
→ moreThis label remembers the late Tom McDonald, who made fine cabernet wine on this vineyard for six decades, starting in …
→ moreA soft Hawke’s Bay merlot blend made for easy drinking at a good price. Try it with fuss-free food like …
→ moreTrinity Hill’s expertise with Gimblett Gravels cabernets, merlot and malbec shows with “The Gimblett”. A rare rump steak would match …
→ more“This looks the part,” commented John Hancock, describing the deep, dense colour that reflects this wine’s depth and personality. Floral, plummy …
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