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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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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
top 5This “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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Mount Riley Pinot Gris 2013
top 5Heady aromatics reminiscent of peach and guava lead through to a rich mouthful, chock full of gently spiced, sweet fruit. The …
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Ribbonwood Marlborough Riesling 2013
Bold florals are backed up by punchy tropical fruit and citrus notes. The sweetness and acids are in such good …
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Spinyback Nelson Pinot Gris 2013
Waimea’s second-tier label has delivered some terrific whites across the board in 2013. With strong Asian pear and apple flavours playing …
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Sanctuary Pinot Gris 2013
top 5A crowd-pleaser, on several levels. The price will appeal and the crisp, juicy, citrusy style will win plaudits from pinot gris …
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Wairau River Riesling 2013
This riesling leans toward the lime, green-apple side of the flavour spectrum. Supporting the fruit is an overt, racy, acid …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Dry Riesling 2013
top 10This engaging wine has so much going for it. After an appealing floral overture, apple and lime notes join the …
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Best Buys for NZ Bordeaux Blends
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Brancott Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot
“Very merlot,” was how John Belsham described this young and well-priced offering. It ticks the merlot varietal boxes well, with …
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Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon
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This label remembers the late Tom McDonald, who made fine cabernet wine on this vineyard for six decades, starting in …
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Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge
A soft Hawke’s Bay merlot blend made for easy drinking at a good price. Try it with fuss-free food like …
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Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels The Gimblett
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Trinity Hill’s expertise with Gimblett Gravels cabernets, merlot and malbec shows with “The Gimblett”. A rare rump steak would match …
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
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“This looks the part,” commented John Hancock, describing the deep, dense colour that reflects this wine’s depth and personality. Floral, plummy …
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