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WAIPARA HILLS WAIPARA VALLEY RIESLING 2014
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This is a spectacular example of New Zealand riesling. It’s like a soaring comet of pure fruit flavours, a wine …
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MT OLYMPUS WINES MARLBOROUGH ESTATE GEWURZTRAMINER 2013
Another great-value Marlborough expression, this medium-dry wine opens with a volley of sweet rosewater and finishes quite dry. “Weighty and …
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CLIFFORD BAY PINOT GRIS 2014
This punchy number was grown in both the Wairau and Awatere Valleys and comes packed with lifted floral aromatic charm …
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SAINT CLAIR VICAR’S CHOICE GEWURZTRAMINER 2013
This smartly priced wine is dry and carries a lighter frame than most of the other top place getters. Dried …
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BRANCOTT ESTATE FLIGHT MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS 2014
Simon Nunns nicknamed this wine the “pomelo grigio” because of its aromatic likeness to a pomelo (the largest of all …
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WEST BROOK MARLBOROUGH RIESLING 2014
Muted yellow flower fragrances lead through to a stone-fruit and citrus zest-infused mouthful. “I like the fine lines and fresh, …
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STONELEIGH MARLBOROUGH RIESLING 2014
This medium-dry wine unfolds its charms discreetly, but behind the delicacy is piercing persistence. Citrus florals and fresh green herb …
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MUD HOUSE MARLBOROUGH GEWURZTRAMINER 2014
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“Ripe peaches and lavender,” enthused John Belsham. “Very hedonistic!” added Simon Nunns. This wine does have real presence – an …
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RIBBONWOOD MARLBOROUGH RIESLING 2014
Prepare for an outpouring of red and green apple, citrus and floral flavours. This is a delightful, fresh, medium style …
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MISSION ESTATE HAWKE’S BAY GEWURZTRAMINER 2014
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Mission Estate winemaker Paul Mooney has crafted a rugged individual with this fascinating wine. Complex flint and grapefruit pith notes …
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Best Buys for NZ Chardonnay
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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
top 10
The panel dubbed this wine the “classic retro”, in recognition of its golden-peach and vanilla-bean flavours. “That fruit is delicious …
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Crossroads Milestone Series Chardonnay 2013
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Steve Smith was taken with this wine’s papery, mineral texture, resembling white Burgundy. Citrus, vanilla, roasted white nuts, gunflint and …
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De Vine Chardonnay Nelson 2010
De Vine in name, divine by nature. This lemon-coloured wine has developed beautifully, thanks to sensitive oak handling and well-ripened …
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Fault Line Chardonnay 2013
No fault lines that the panel could detect – just a steady flow of sweet lemon zest, fresh ginger and …
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HaHa Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Attractive struck-match scents usher in an exotic array of flavours, rock melon and orange peel among them. “Very well-managed aromas”, …
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Mud House Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Nothing showy about this 2013; it is a restrained yet focused package. Classy aromatics – flintiness and limes – lead …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Chardonnay 2013
The vicar has chosen well (again), but should be told to put this one aside for a year or two, …
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Selaks Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
top 10
Another fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …
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Te Awa Left Field Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
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You get a lot for a modest outlay from this settled, very together Hawke’s Bay chard. Marzipan, citrus and hints …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
This very drinkable style is well stocked with ripe melon and citrus flavours, overlaid with warm, rich toast and butterscotch …
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