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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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• 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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