There’s great energy and tension in this wine – perhaps unsurprising now that the local lines company is a Yealands …
→ 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 …
→ moreNamed in honour of pioneering Hawke’s Bay winemaker Tom McDonald, this is another wine that offers the highest quality for …
→ 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 …
→ moreEasy drinking, middleweight Hawke’s Bay syrah at a good price to enjoy with Cantonese-style beef. It smells of raspberries and …
→ moreEverybody should visit Mission Estate in Hawke’s Bay. No winery in New Zealand shares its unique combination of history, culture, …
→ moreAn inky, young syrah to serve with a hearty daube of lamb. Complex floral, blueberry, boysenberry, anise and vanillin aromas …
→ moreJust how “private” is Villa Maria’s Private Bin? It’s seen everywhere – but in quality terms it’s the equal of …
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