4½ Stars
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Decibel Bridge Pa Vineyard Viognier 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
DANIEL BRENNAN grew up in his family’s restaurant in Philadelphia where great wine and great food were part of daily …
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Esk Valley Verdelho 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
Known as the grape of the Portugese island of Madeira, this variety is respected for holding acidity even in warm …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Ranu 2017 (Marlborough)
Named after the M?ori verb ‘to mix’ RANU is a Marlborough take on the classic Alsation co-fermentation of riesling, pinot …
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Leftfield Albariño 2018 (Gisborne)
Made by Te Awa, the label represents their “whimsical approach to exploration, creativity and imagination.” This style has an enchanting …
4 Stars
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Easthope Two Terraces Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
An expressive wine with an intriguing and distinctive medley of fresh herbal and botanical aromas and flavours. The ripe apple …
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Nautilus Albariño 2018 (Marlborough)
Concentrated and juicy yet with savoury flavours and brightly honed acidity. This captivating style is complex with generous texture and …
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Saint Clair Origin Viognier 2018 (Marlborough)
Bright in colour and in aroma this wine announces itself with its generous personality. Ripe and fresh with stone fruits …
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Villa Maria Single Vineyard Braided Gravels Albariño 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
A very well-presented version made from a small area of the Joseph Soler vineyard. The herbal tones on the palate provide …
3 Stars
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Ata Mara Grüner Veltliner 2018 (Central Otago)
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Cape Campbell Grüner Veltliner 2018 (Marlborough)
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Forrest Albariño 2018 (Marlborough)
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Forrest Chenin Blanc 2018 (Marlborough)
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Gibbston Highgate Estate 2018 (Central Otago)
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Matawhero Church House Chenin Blanc 2017 (Gisborne)
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Pask Gimblett Gravels Small Batch Viognier 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 28 Pinot Blanc 2018 (Marlborough)
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Saving Grace Grüner Veltliner 2018 (Canterbury)
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Tohu Single Vineyard Whenua Matua Albariño 2018 (Nelson)