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 …
→ 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. …
→ morePenetrating sauvignon blanc varietal cues are the starting point here, and they are skilfully coupled to botrytised lusciousness and complexity …
→ 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 …
→ moreA youthful, lively syrah that’s still very fresh at four years of age. Inviting berry aromas have touches of violet, …
→ moreFor 27 years, winemaker Gordon Russell has fashioned wines of finesse and easy drinkability at Esk Valley. Juicy in dark …
→ moreLake Chalice winemakers are based in Marlborough, but they also have a thing for Hawke’s Bay syrah. A good match …
→ moreThe wonderfully historic, picturesque Mission winery is a must-see visit for anybody touring the Hawke’s Bay wine region. This well-priced …
→ moreA deliciously forward style of Hawke’s Bay syrah, this is one of those wines that disappears with unseemly haste, so …
→ moreA delicious syrah that delivers plenty of bright, fresh varietal identity. Deep purple in colour, it smells of boysenberries, violets …
→ moreVilla Maria’s mastery of Hawke’s Bay syrah finds fine expression in this Cellar Selection wine, and its pricing makes it …
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