Yet another winning wine from Beaumet, this time the rosé. Aromas of fresh strawberries and sweet biscuits lead into a …
→ moreThis has superb purity and elegance, with a zesty nose of citrus fruits, meringue, toast and minerals. Finely textured and …
→ moreGentle florals suggestive of jasmine and lilac usher in a plush, focused mouthful. Sweet red and dark fruit flavours, seasoned …
→ moreBannockburn’s pioneering winery achieves a rare Top 10 double. From its alluring crimson colour to its crackling energy, this pinot …
→ moreOne hundred per cent pinot noir sparkling rosé from Gisborne, a great place to produce grapes for fizz. The nose …
→ moreCarte Blanche fits a traditional style. Herb and citrus aromas are interwoven with marmite and doughy-brioche notes. In the mouth …
→ moreA wine of elaborate personality, Leveret IQ opens with candied citrus, toasty and light sulphide aromas. It has good textural …
→ moreA consistent favourite. “It’s simple, but it’s wonderful,” said Sam Harrop. Cherry, strawberry and lipsticky aromas are clean and pure, …
→ moreBeaumet Champagne is popular in London’s gentlemen’s clubs, where value for money is a factor. This 2006 vintage confirms Beaumet’s …
→ moreChampagne Beaumet’s value recipe succeeds again. The non-vintage wine has a delicate floral aroma, with lightly nutty ferment notes adding …
→ morePale lemon in the glass, this wine’s Awatere Valley origins reveal themselves through the racy acidity and green-edged, appley flavours. A …
→ moreThis delicate 2012 impressed with its toasty, spice notes and drew flavour comparisons with French apple and pear patisseries. It starts …
→ moreAromatics as clean and crisp as a freshly ironed shirt are backed up by a beautifully weighted mouthful. Bright citrus and …
→ moreHeady aromatics reminiscent of peach and guava lead through to a rich mouthful, chock full of gently spiced, sweet fruit. The …
→ moreThis wine is intense and quite rich. The stonefruit- and spice-infused fruit presides with plumpness and weight, framed by a balanced, …
→ moreDry with just a hint of sweetness, clean and delicate, this is another great advertisement for pinot gris produced with care …
→ moreThis attractive wine is anchored by a solid core of fruit, a small amount of which was fermented in oak barrels. …
→ moreA crowd-pleaser, on several levels. The price will appeal and the crisp, juicy, citrusy style will win plaudits from pinot gris …
→ moreWaimea’s second-tier label has delivered some terrific whites across the board in 2013. With strong Asian pear and apple flavours playing …
→ more“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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