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Drappier Carte Blanche Brut NV
Some will find Drappier’s house style a little old-fashioned; others will love its powerful, creamy style. Instead of “pretty” youthful …
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H.Garnier and Co. Brut NV
A smooth, easy Champagne that marries biscuity notes to apple and citrus fruit in a nose that’s fairly straightforward. There …
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Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV
Transformed in the 1990s from a lean, mean type of Champagne into something much more friendly by the late Daniel …
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H. Lanvin et Fils Brut NV
A smooth and complete wine, Lanvin NV has apple and red fruit aromas in appetising balance, with a nutty hint …
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John Forrest Collection Wairau Valley Noble Riesling 2013
World class sweet riesling from the estimable Dr. John Forrest. It has brilliant deep golden colour and delightful aromas of …
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Loveblock Noble Chenin Blanc 2014
In France’s Loire Valley chenin blanc makes outstanding botrytised sweet whites. Loveblock’s version suggests New Zealand can do the same. …
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Giesen The Brothers Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Penetrating sauvignon blanc varietal cues are the starting point here, and they are skilfully coupled to botrytised lusciousness and complexity …
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Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling 2014
Like ice wine, this was made from riesling juice concentrated by freezing. A spicy, aromatic nose suggests peach syrup, lime …
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Eradus Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Sweet lime, lightly herbaceous sauvignon aromas, and a floral touch kick off this cutely named sticky sweet drop. It has …
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Main Divide Pokiri Reserve Waipara Valley Late Harvest Pinot Gris 2013
A wonderfully opulent nose of juicy aromatics introduces a wine with succulent pear-like fruit and nutmeg spice. Sugar-acid balance is …
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Best Buys for NZ Bordeaux Blends
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Brancott Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot
“Very merlot,” was how John Belsham described this young and well-priced offering. It ticks the merlot varietal boxes well, with …
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Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon
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This label remembers the late Tom McDonald, who made fine cabernet wine on this vineyard for six decades, starting in …
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Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge
A soft Hawke’s Bay merlot blend made for easy drinking at a good price. Try it with fuss-free food like …
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Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels The Gimblett
top 5
Trinity Hill’s expertise with Gimblett Gravels cabernets, merlot and malbec shows with “The Gimblett”. A rare rump steak would match …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
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“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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