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Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Noir 2013
The 2013 vintage was experienced winemaker John Kavanagh’s first at the helm at Te Kairanga, and he’s made it count. …
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VILLA MARIA PRIVATE BIN DRY RIESLING 2014
Yet another excellent-value buy from the Villa Maria stable. This wine mixes stone-fruit flavours with an overt Rose’s lime juice …
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MUD HOUSE WAIPARA VALLEY RIESLING 2014
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There’s a green tint to the colour of this wine. It smells and tastes of freshly cut herbs and flowers, …
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VIDAL MARLBOROUGH RIESLING 2014
You get a lot of riesling charm for a very modest outlay here. Jasmine, freesia and citrus aromatics pave the …
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MAIN DIVIDE RIESLING 2013
As soon as you’ve poured a glass of this wine, both its golden tint and complex aromatics point to the …
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LAWSON’S DRY HILLS RIESLING 2013
This wine’s aromatics are head-spinning – waves of vibrant citrus and citrus blossom. That generosity continues in the mouth where …
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KAHURANGI ESTATE NELSON RIESLING 2011
Another medium-dry 2011 expression from this riesling-focused Nelson winery also shows a touch of bottle age toast, but more freshness …
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HAHA HAWKE’S BAY PINOT GRIS 2014
A smart wine at a very smart price. Grown on an elevated Hawke’s Bay vineyard, its lifted pear and peach …
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DASHWOOD PINOT GRIS 2014
From a brand that regularly over-delivers on price, this is a terrific drop. Lovely citrusy fruit is corseted in a …
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WHITEHAVEN MARLBOROUGH GEWURZTRAMINER 2013
Lushness is a quality often associated with gewurz, and you’ll find plenty of it in this medium-dry wine. The creamy …
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Best Buys for NZ Bordeaux Blends
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Brancott Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot
“Very merlot,” was how John Belsham described this young and well-priced offering. It ticks the merlot varietal boxes well, with …
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Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon
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This label remembers the late Tom McDonald, who made fine cabernet wine on this vineyard for six decades, starting in …
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Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge
A soft Hawke’s Bay merlot blend made for easy drinking at a good price. Try it with fuss-free food like …
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Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels The Gimblett
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Trinity Hill’s expertise with Gimblett Gravels cabernets, merlot and malbec shows with “The Gimblett”. A rare rump steak would match …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
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“This looks the part,” commented John Hancock, describing the deep, dense colour that reflects this wine’s depth and personality. Floral, plummy …
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