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Crossroads Milestone Series Chardonnay 2013
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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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Te Awa Left Field Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
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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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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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Brancott Estate Living Land Series Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
top 5
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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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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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Viognier 2013
top 5
Once again, Villa Maria strikes gold by striking a great balance with this remarkable wine. It’s neither too ripe and …
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Selaks Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013
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Another fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …
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Aurum Dry Riesling 2009
top 5This gracefully ageing riesling wowed the panel. “It’s a thoroughbred, dancing across the palate,” said John Belsham. Jasmine florals and …
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Best Buys for NZ & International Méthode Traditionnelle
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Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV (Gisborne)
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I have a deep affinity for Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs as each glass is loaded with good memories. …
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Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé NV (Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne)
A pale, coppery onion-skin pink in the glass with lots happening on the aromatically complex nose including positive development characteristics …
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Te Hana Brut NV (Gisborne)
The nose is aromatic and crisp with lemon and grapefruit citrus and Granny Smith apples, with subtle toasted brioche alongside. …
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Verde Brut NV (Gisborne)
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Lovely complexity on the nose with that delightful lifted brioche toast that makes you want to dive into the glass. …
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