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Beaumet Cuvée Rosé NV
Yet another winning wine from Beaumet, this time the rosé. Aromas of fresh strawberries and sweet biscuits lead into a …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV
top 5
This has superb purity and elegance, with a zesty nose of citrus fruits, meringue, toast and minerals. Finely textured and …
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Invivo Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012
Gentle florals suggestive of jasmine and lilac usher in a plush, focused mouthful. Sweet red and dark fruit flavours, seasoned …
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Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir 2012
top 10
Bannockburn’s pioneering winery achieves a rare Top 10 double. From its alluring crimson colour to its crackling energy, this pinot …
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Te Hana Rosé Cuvée NV
One hundred per cent pinot noir sparkling rosé from Gisborne, a great place to produce grapes for fizz. The nose …
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Drappier Carte Blanche Brut NV
top 10
Carte Blanche fits a traditional style. Herb and citrus aromas are interwoven with marmite and doughy-brioche notes. In the mouth …
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Leveret IQ Premium Brut Méthode Traditionnelle NV
top 10
A wine of elaborate personality, Leveret IQ opens with candied citrus, toasty and light sulphide aromas. It has good textural …
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Lindauer Classic Rosé NV
top 5
A consistent favourite. “It’s simple, but it’s wonderful,” said Sam Harrop. Cherry, strawberry and lipsticky aromas are clean and pure, …
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Beaumet Cuvée Brut Vintage 2006
top 5
Beaumet Champagne is popular in London’s gentlemen’s clubs, where value for money is a factor. This 2006 vintage confirms Beaumet’s …
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Jackson Estate Vintage Widow Pinot Noir 2012
top 5
Tasting Marlborough’s top entry is like sinking into a soft, dark cushion. Velvety tannins frame a luscious mouthful of dark …
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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
top 10
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
top 10
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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