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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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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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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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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 Sparkling
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Akarua NV Brut (Central Otago)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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