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Thornbury Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Thornbury winemaker Simon Fell does great work with fruit sourced from around the country, as evinced by this enticing expression. …
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Ant Moore Signature Series Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
“Very appealing in a lighter vein – it has generosity without sweetness,” said John Belsham of this wine. Spicy and …
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The Sisters Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
“This is a great modern style – but it must have food!” said Cameron Douglas, referring to the wine’s savoury, …
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Hunter’s Marlborough Rosé 2014
top 5
Vibrant pink in the glass with hints of mauve, the pick of our rosé crop was described by John Belsham …
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Terrace Edge Pinot Noir 2012
An exciting flavour spectrum includes Christmas cake-like fruit spice, coffee bean and sweet red cherry. This is a fruit-led, crowd-pleaser …
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Rocky Point Pinot Noir 2012
Grown mostly on Chinaman’s Terrace in Bendigo, this is a super value wine. Moody dark floral scents presage a powerful, …
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Main Divide Pinot Noir 2012
Vintage after vintage, this wine arguably gives you more pinot intrigue for your dollar than any other. This version is …
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Twin Islands Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV
Easy-drinking Marlborough sparkling wine at a good price. As a party wine served with nibbles it offers elegance and style …
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H.Lanvin et Fils Brut NV
top 10
A consistent performer in Cuisine tastings, Lanvin has a fragrant nose that couples appley fruit with jasmine-like floral scents and …
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Ara Single Estate Pinot Noir 2012
The experienced Jeff Clarke has crafted a terrific pinot for the price. Moderately weighted, this charming style exhibits red- and …
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Best Buys for NZ Pinot Gris
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Dashwood Pinot Gris 2013
Pale lemon in the glass, this wine’s Awatere Valley origins reveal themselves through the racy acidity and green-edged, appley flavours. A …
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Gunn Estate Reserve Pinot Gris 2012
This delicate 2012 impressed with its toasty, spice notes and drew flavour comparisons with French apple and pear patisseries. It starts …
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Lake Chalice Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013
Aromatics as clean and crisp as a freshly ironed shirt are backed up by a beautifully weighted mouthful. Bright citrus and …
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Mount Riley Pinot Gris 2013
top 5
Heady aromatics reminiscent of peach and guava lead through to a rich mouthful, chock full of gently spiced, sweet fruit. The …
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Ribbonwood Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013
This wine is intense and quite rich. The stonefruit- and spice-infused fruit presides with plumpness and weight, framed by a balanced, …
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Rochfort Rees Pinot Gris 2013
top 5
Dry with just a hint of sweetness, clean and delicate, this is another great advertisement for pinot gris produced with care …
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Pinot Gris 2013
This attractive wine is anchored by a solid core of fruit, a small amount of which was fermented in oak barrels. …
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Sanctuary Pinot Gris 2013
top 5
A crowd-pleaser, on several levels. The price will appeal and the crisp, juicy, citrusy style will win plaudits from pinot gris …
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Spinyback Nelson Pinot Gris 2013
Waimea’s second-tier label has delivered some terrific whites across the board in 2013. With strong Asian pear and apple flavours playing …
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Two Tracks Marlborough Pinot Gris 2012
“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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