Some will find Drappier’s house style a little old-fashioned; others will love its powerful, creamy style. Instead of “pretty” youthful …
→ moreA smooth, easy Champagne that marries biscuity notes to apple and citrus fruit in a nose that’s fairly straightforward. There …
→ moreA smooth and complete wine, Lanvin NV has apple and red fruit aromas in appetising balance, with a nutty hint …
→ moreTransformed in the 1990s from a lean, mean type of Champagne into something much more friendly by the late Daniel …
→ morePenetrating sauvignon blanc varietal cues are the starting point here, and they are skilfully coupled to botrytised lusciousness and complexity …
→ moreWorld class sweet riesling from the estimable Dr. John Forrest. It has brilliant deep golden colour and delightful aromas of …
→ moreIn France’s Loire Valley chenin blanc makes outstanding botrytised sweet whites. Loveblock’s version suggests New Zealand can do the same. …
→ moreLike ice wine, this was made from riesling juice concentrated by freezing. A spicy, aromatic nose suggests peach syrup, lime …
→ moreSweet lime, lightly herbaceous sauvignon aromas, and a floral touch kick off this cutely named sticky sweet drop. It has …
→ moreA wonderfully opulent nose of juicy aromatics introduces a wine with succulent pear-like fruit and nutmeg spice. Sugar-acid balance is …
→ moreRedcurrants, raspberries and strawberries, it’s all here in this merlot rosé. The nose continues through to the palate with persistence …
→ moreUNANIMOUSLY AGREED as the best of the bunch, this pinot noir rosé from Bladen in Marlborough has a gorgeous pale …
→ morePale red with aromas of strawberries and watermelon, both of which are reflected in the palate. Combined with just the …
→ moreMade with the little-grown pinot meunier, this is a brighter-colour rosé with great interest on the nose. With notes of …
→ morebeautiful, bright, supple cream-soda notes with confectionery and fresh herb notes on the nose. the palate is alive. lovely and …
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