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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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• Wairau River Chardonnay 2014

  Lifted, fresh aromas akin to dill and honeydew melon provide a modest intro. In the mouth the wine grows considerably, …

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• Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2014

  

  Once again, you have to hand it to the Villa Maria Cellar Selection label. This chardonnay delivers a lot of complexity for …

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• Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2014

  Very different in style from its Hawke’s Bay cousin of the same vintage, this wine’s cooler origins come through in …

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• Spy Valley Chardonnay 2013

  

  Grown using six clones of chardonnay, this wine triggered a lot of panel discussion. A flinty, smoky layer hangs over …

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• Mills Reef Reserve Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay 2014

  

  This wine leans more toward the “trad” camp. Stonefruit, melon and grain flavours emerge, with a light dusting of oak. It is …

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• Lawson’s Dry Hills Chardonnay 2014

  

  Beguiling scents – apple strudel, citrus and a hint of caramel – lead the way. In the mouth it is equally rewarding, especially …

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