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Te Awa Left Field Merlot Malbec 2012
Attractively fragrant with a plush texture, this wine creeps up on you with its wonderful balance and plum, berry and …
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Esk Valley Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2012
This bright, ripe number from EskValley winemaker Gordon Russell offers hints of the gorgeous herbal fragrances of Provence. It’s juicy …
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Ngatarawa Stables Reserve Syrah 2013
This smartly priced wine is grown on the Bridge Pa triangle, a sweet spot for syrah. Spicy, smoky notes mingle …
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Couper’s Shed Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet 2013
Look out! The 2013 Hawke’s Bay Bordeaux-style reds are starting to hit the shelves and they’re the real deal. This …
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Brancott Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2013
This is an outstanding buy from practised winemaking hands. The aromatics offer shades of Asia (soy sauce, hoisin sauce), while …
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Esk Valley Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2012
Year after year, this wine delivers so much for its price tag. Cassis and blackberry notes set the tone in …
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Mission Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet 2013
“Plump, plummy, generous and very drinkable,” noted Cameron Douglas. Beautifully ripe, softly textured and very long, with violet scents accenting …
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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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Coopers Creek Vineyard SV Hawke’s Bay Chalk Ridge Viognier 2013
Grown on the limestone-rich Chalk Ridge vineyard near Havelock North, this is a sweet apple-strudel-flavoured delight. Steve Smith particularly admired …
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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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Best Buys for NZ Pinot Gris
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Brancott Estate Terroir Series Marlborough Pinot Gris 2015
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This wine is all about purity. It’s an exuberant, complete expression, dry in style and bursting with those flavours you …
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Maui Marlborough Pinot Gris 2015
We’re used to seeing smart buys from this label, and this is no exception. It is concentrated and tastes of …
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Rongopai Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014
This wine tips its hat to Alsace, with its creamy, layered texture and rich, yet juicy flavours. “It’s almost Semillon-like,” …
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VNO Pinot Gris 2015
This is a fresh and lively expression. After a juicy, sweetish entry, a wave of crunchy acidity takes over. Appley, …
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