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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
top 5
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
top 5
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
top 10
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
top 10
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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Hunter’s Marlborough Chardonnay 2014
Andrew Parkinson was taken with this wine’s “chablisien” qualities. It crackles with verve and energy, a swift flow of pure …
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Esk Valley Chardonnay 2014
Another wine that delivers big on the price-quality ratio. The nose is focussed with a white pepper note and a …
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Church Road Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2014
The Church Road team’s affinity for chardonnay often results in great bargains like this. It’s a charming wine in a …
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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2013
A legendary example of Australian wineries’ ability to over-deliver, this bold, generous style continues a quality tradition that began with …
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Akarua NV Brut (Central Otago)
top 5
Building a wine business for the love of the land is not undertaken for immediate rewards; it requires skill, patience …
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Brilla Prosecco DOC NV (Italy)
Delightful fresh-baked apple and delicate white floral aromas. The line is exemplary with a crispness yet there’s ample fruit weight …
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Cinzano Prosecco DOC NV (Italy)
Fresh and juicy with lively apple aromas and a generous palate of peach, red apple and honeycomb. The creamy texture …
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Haha Brut Cuvee NV (Marlborough)
top 5
A wine with a richness that defies the price tag. The ripe berry-fruit aromas are supported by a creamy mousse …
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Haha Brut Rosé NV (Hawke’s Bay/Marlborough)
A pale coral-coloured rosé with raspberry and rose petal aromas. The flavours are clean and fresh with red apples and …
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Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé NV (Australia)
A delicate crimson-coloured rosé with a soft mousse and delicate red-berry aromas. Summer ripe stone fruit, citrus and warm toast …
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Lindauer Enlighten Moscato Rosé NV (Gisborne)
With a dainty lilac colour, this floral Muscat rosé has a wonderful bouquet of sweet summer florals. Like sipping fresh …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé NV (Hawke’s Bay/Gisborne)
An exuberant rosé with a fun personality. Generous flavours of fresh strawberry, cream and sweet biscuits make for a charming …
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Matahiwi Estate Brut NV (Hawke’s Bay)
A vibrant fruit-driven style with a delicate fresh colour and youthful aromas. The slightly sweet and juicy palate is packed …
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Petit Cordon Prestige NV (Marlborough)
top 5
In collaboration with Maison Mumm, Pernod Ricard has developed this New Zealand sparkling with delicate lemon-lime and vanillin aromas. The …
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Spade Oak 2016 (Gisborne)
top 5
A refreshingly crisp style with a white floral bouquet sustained by a mousse that dances across the palate. Luscious lemon-lime …
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Vallformosa Classic Cava NV (Spain)
A fleshy style with generous pear and white peach aromas. The palate is creamy, soft and refined with lemon, vanilla …
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