Lifted, fresh aromas akin to dill and honeydew melon provide a modest intro. In the mouth the wine grows considerably, …
→ moreVery different in style from its Hawke’s Bay cousin of the same vintage, this wine’s cooler origins come through in …
→ moreOnce again, you have to hand it to the Villa Maria Cellar Selection label. This chardonnay delivers a lot of complexity for …
→ moreGrown using six clones of chardonnay, this wine triggered a lot of panel discussion. A flinty, smoky layer hangs over …
→ moreThis wine leans more toward the “trad” camp. Stonefruit, melon and grain flavours emerge, with a light dusting of oak. It is …
→ moreBeguiling scents – apple strudel, citrus and a hint of caramel – lead the way. In the mouth it is equally rewarding, especially …
→ moreAndrew Parkinson was taken with this wine’s “chablisien” qualities. It crackles with verve and energy, a swift flow of pure …
→ moreAnother wine that delivers big on the price-quality ratio. The nose is focussed with a white pepper note and a …
→ moreThe Church Road team’s affinity for chardonnay often results in great bargains like this. It’s a charming wine in a …
→ moreA legendary example of Australian wineries’ ability to over-deliver, this bold, generous style continues a quality tradition that began with …
→ moreA wonderful balance of fresh and juicy aromatics. The palate is packed with ripe tropical notes that are juxtaposed by the soft green …
→ moreRich herbal and soft citrus aromas lead to a ripe summer fruit basket over flinty stones that is generous and warm-fruited with great …
→ moreA fresh and harmonious style that is well structured with enough depth to support a soft and creamy palate of …
→ moreAppealing fresh green aromas are woven through this softer style. The velvety palate is able to maintains focus and structure …
→ moreSweet peas, flint and citrus florals provide freshness in the wine. There is however an underlying creaminess to provide texture …
→ moreDelicious aromas of snow peas and citrus blossom announce this wine. The mid-palate is generous, yet the wine retains freshness with a well-managed …
→ moreA very refreshing wine with ripe herbal elements. The river stone flintiness and oyster shell characters support the ripe tropical …
→ moreThe refined aromatics of sweet citrus open out to a very fleshy and juicy wine with lively energy. The palate remains …
→ moreA wine with exuberant ripe passionfruit aromas and lively pink grapefruit tones. The palate is rich and well textured with an exemplary balance …
→ moreA wine with powerful aromas of tropical fruits and soft green herbs. A long and flowing palate provides enough complexity …
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