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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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  Another fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …

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• Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Gewurztraminer 2013

  “Beautiful and classic,” noted Dan Dineen. This wine’s varietal purity strikes you from the first sniff; sweet florals with hints …

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• Aurum Dry Riesling 2009

  This gracefully ageing riesling wowed the panel. “It’s a thoroughbred, dancing across the palate,” said John Belsham. Jasmine florals and …

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• Mud House Waipara Valley Riesling 2013

  A tangerine peel note that is very Waipara makes a big statement in this mouthfilling riesling from an experienced producer. …

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• Zephyr Riesling 2012

  This “totally seductive” wine rocked Cameron Douglas’s world and earned high praise from the entire panel. It’s a big, concentrated …

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• Coopers Creek Marlborough Riesling 2013

  The role acidity plays in riesling cannot be overstated. In this wine, it not only gives structural focus, but lifts …

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