Attractively fragrant with a plush texture, this wine creeps up on you with its wonderful balance and plum, berry and …
→ moreThis bright, ripe number from EskValley winemaker Gordon Russell offers hints of the gorgeous herbal fragrances of Provence. It’s juicy …
→ moreThis smartly priced wine is grown on the Bridge Pa triangle, a sweet spot for syrah. Spicy, smoky notes mingle …
→ moreLook out! The 2013 Hawke’s Bay Bordeaux-style reds are starting to hit the shelves and they’re the real deal. This …
→ moreThis is an outstanding buy from practised winemaking hands. The aromatics offer shades of Asia (soy sauce, hoisin sauce), while …
→ moreYear after year, this wine delivers so much for its price tag. Cassis and blackberry notes set the tone in …
→ more“Plump, plummy, generous and very drinkable,” noted Cameron Douglas. Beautifully ripe, softly textured and very long, with violet scents accenting …
→ moreGrown on the limestone-rich Chalk Ridge vineyard near Havelock North, this is a sweet apple-strudel-flavoured delight. Steve Smith particularly admired …
→ moreNo fault lines that the panel could detect – just a steady flow of sweet lemon zest, fresh ginger and …
→ moreThe vicar has chosen well (again), but should be told to put this one aside for a year or two, …
→ moreA youthful, lively syrah that’s still very fresh at four years of age. Inviting berry aromas have touches of violet, …
→ moreFor 27 years, winemaker Gordon Russell has fashioned wines of finesse and easy drinkability at Esk Valley. Juicy in dark …
→ moreLake Chalice winemakers are based in Marlborough, but they also have a thing for Hawke’s Bay syrah. A good match …
→ moreThe wonderfully historic, picturesque Mission winery is a must-see visit for anybody touring the Hawke’s Bay wine region. This well-priced …
→ moreA deliciously forward style of Hawke’s Bay syrah, this is one of those wines that disappears with unseemly haste, so …
→ moreA delicious syrah that delivers plenty of bright, fresh varietal identity. Deep purple in colour, it smells of boysenberries, violets …
→ moreVilla Maria’s mastery of Hawke’s Bay syrah finds fine expression in this Cellar Selection wine, and its pricing makes it …
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