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• Marlborough Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2012

  “It has wonderful concentration and intensity,” enthused John Belsham. This wine is certainly an extrovert, brimming with citrusy, zesty, fruit-driven …

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• Mount Brown Estates Waipara Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013

  Grown on a site on the western side of the WaiparaValley, this fresh style displays plenty of verve and drive. …

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• 36 Bottles Pinot Rosé 2013

  Having twisted her husband Douglas Brett’s arm to produce a rosé, Mt Aspiring Wines co-owner Jane Young was delighted with …

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• Petit Clos by Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc 2013

  French winemaker Damien Yvon is a devotee of sauvignon blanc à la Marlborough. Texture and flinty flamboyance, rather than primary …

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• Framingham Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2013

  This concise, fragrant package from talented English-born winemaker Andrew Hedley is all fresh herbs, ripe lemon and apple. The fruit …

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• Mount Fishtail Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2013

  This balanced wine was praised for its creamy texture, ‘warm lemon’ acidity and value for money. After a quiet, savoury …

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• Tuatara Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

  TuataraBay is one of a number of wines worthy of the “classic Marlborough” accolade in this tasting. Crisp and juicy, …

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• Kate Radburnd Berry Blush Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2013

  Lots to love here – attractive faded rose scents, a soft texture and ripe berry-fruit flavours. This is a juicy …

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• Ribbonwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

  Outstanding value once again from Framingham’s second label. This wine has what it takes to be a resounding summer hit; …

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• Mount Ara Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012

  Showing some toasty bottle-age notes and attractive flintiness, this lovely single-vineyard wine maintains a generous core of ripe fruit – …

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