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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 Sparkling
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Akarua NV Brut (Central Otago)
top 5
Building a wine business for the love of the land is not undertaken for immediate rewards; it requires skill, patience …
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Brilla Prosecco DOC NV (Italy)
Delightful fresh-baked apple and delicate white floral aromas. The line is exemplary with a crispness yet there’s ample fruit weight …
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Cinzano Prosecco DOC NV (Italy)
Fresh and juicy with lively apple aromas and a generous palate of peach, red apple and honeycomb. The creamy texture …
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Haha Brut Cuvee NV (Marlborough)
top 5
A wine with a richness that defies the price tag. The ripe berry-fruit aromas are supported by a creamy mousse …
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Haha Brut Rosé NV (Hawke’s Bay/Marlborough)
A pale coral-coloured rosé with raspberry and rose petal aromas. The flavours are clean and fresh with red apples and …
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Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé NV (Australia)
A delicate crimson-coloured rosé with a soft mousse and delicate red-berry aromas. Summer ripe stone fruit, citrus and warm toast …
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Lindauer Enlighten Moscato Rosé NV (Gisborne)
With a dainty lilac colour, this floral Muscat rosé has a wonderful bouquet of sweet summer florals. Like sipping fresh …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé NV (Hawke’s Bay/Gisborne)
An exuberant rosé with a fun personality. Generous flavours of fresh strawberry, cream and sweet biscuits make for a charming …
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Matahiwi Estate Brut NV (Hawke’s Bay)
A vibrant fruit-driven style with a delicate fresh colour and youthful aromas. The slightly sweet and juicy palate is packed …
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Petit Cordon Prestige NV (Marlborough)
top 5
In collaboration with Maison Mumm, Pernod Ricard has developed this New Zealand sparkling with delicate lemon-lime and vanillin aromas. The …
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Spade Oak 2016 (Gisborne)
top 5
A refreshingly crisp style with a white floral bouquet sustained by a mousse that dances across the palate. Luscious lemon-lime …
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Vallformosa Classic Cava NV (Spain)
A fleshy style with generous pear and white peach aromas. The palate is creamy, soft and refined with lemon, vanilla …
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