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• Crossroads Milestone Series Chardonnay 2013

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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