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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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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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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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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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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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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 Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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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