A pale straw colour with aromas of baked pear, peaches, white flowers and baking spices on the complex, but clean, …
I was nothing short of giddy when an albariño took the top spot among myriad other contenders. I have a …
Pale in the glass with delicate floral notes and dried-spice aromas on the nose. The fruit here is pristine with …
Lovely purity and brightness in a lean and mineral-style riesling. Fine and precise with jasmine florals, lemon-lime citrus and crunchy …
In the world of ‘serious’ wine professionals, there’s a collective rolling of eyes when a celebrity wine is released into …
A lovely pale pink wine abundant with lifted florals, fresh strawberries and creaming soda on the nose. The palate is …
A burnished copper colour with a fragrant nose of dried fennel, sage and straw alongside apricots and lemon citrus. The …
Lovely bright, clean fruit is evident straight away on the nose: strawberries, pears and red cherries abound alongside a hint …
Lemon and lime citrus combine on the nose along with aromas of crisp green apple, gooseberry and lemongrass present with …
Named in honour of pioneering Hawke’s Bay winemaker Tom McDonald, this is another wine that offers the highest quality for …
Craggy Range, nestled under a spectacular range of hills that are, actually… very craggy, is one of the most impressive …
The beautifully situated seaside cellars of Esk Valley make an essential pilgrimage for anyone interested in Hawke’s Bay wine. The …
Easy drinking, middleweight Hawke’s Bay syrah at a good price to enjoy with Cantonese-style beef. It smells of raspberries and …
Everybody should visit Mission Estate in Hawke’s Bay. No winery in New Zealand shares its unique combination of history, culture, …
An inky, young syrah to serve with a hearty daube of lamb. Complex floral, blueberry, boysenberry, anise and vanillin aromas …
Just how “private” is Villa Maria’s Private Bin? It’s seen everywhere – but in quality terms it’s the equal of …