The nose is rich and layered with bright citrus notes and juicy sweet pear on the nose which segues through …
→ moreI was nothing short of giddy when an albariño took the top spot among myriad other contenders. I have a …
→ morePale in the glass with delicate floral notes and dried-spice aromas on the nose. The fruit here is pristine with …
→ moreLovely purity and brightness in a lean and mineral-style riesling. Fine and precise with jasmine florals, lemon-lime citrus and crunchy …
→ moreIn the world of ‘serious’ wine professionals, there’s a collective rolling of eyes when a celebrity wine is released into …
→ moreA lovely pale pink wine abundant with lifted florals, fresh strawberries and creaming soda on the nose. The palate is …
→ moreA burnished copper colour with a fragrant nose of dried fennel, sage and straw alongside apricots and lemon citrus. The …
→ moreLovely bright, clean fruit is evident straight away on the nose: strawberries, pears and red cherries abound alongside a hint …
→ moreLemon and lime citrus combine on the nose along with aromas of crisp green apple, gooseberry and lemongrass present with …
→ morePale lemon in the glass, this wine’s Awatere Valley origins reveal themselves through the racy acidity and green-edged, appley flavours. A …
→ moreThis delicate 2012 impressed with its toasty, spice notes and drew flavour comparisons with French apple and pear patisseries. It starts …
→ moreAromatics as clean and crisp as a freshly ironed shirt are backed up by a beautifully weighted mouthful. Bright citrus and …
→ moreHeady aromatics reminiscent of peach and guava lead through to a rich mouthful, chock full of gently spiced, sweet fruit. The …
→ moreThis wine is intense and quite rich. The stonefruit- and spice-infused fruit presides with plumpness and weight, framed by a balanced, …
→ moreDry with just a hint of sweetness, clean and delicate, this is another great advertisement for pinot gris produced with care …
→ moreThis attractive wine is anchored by a solid core of fruit, a small amount of which was fermented in oak barrels. …
→ moreA crowd-pleaser, on several levels. The price will appeal and the crisp, juicy, citrusy style will win plaudits from pinot gris …
→ moreWaimea’s second-tier label has delivered some terrific whites across the board in 2013. With strong Asian pear and apple flavours playing …
→ more“Great balance”, exclaimed an admiring Dan Dineen. All the elements work together well in this harmonious wine, displaying attractive spicy fruit. This …
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