Lovely fruit aromas come through on the nose balanced by oak sweetness and some spice. The palate is well focussed …
→ moreRipe citrus and stonefruit aromas abound on the nose with a nutty, creamy character coming though. The palate is lovely …
→ moreUnderstated on the nose with subtle yet fresh primary aromas and lightly reductive aromas. The palate is lean but well …
→ moreBright acid is apparent with quiet stonefruit and some reductive aromatic characters present on the nose. The palate is mid …
→ moreRipe on the nose with a whisper of reduction and an attractive mealiness. Rich, ripe and toasty, the palate is …
→ moreA lovely expression with juicy peach aromas alongside toasty nut and creamy vanilla oak characteristics on the nose and through …
→ moreFresh fruit aromas on the nose balanced by sweet nougat, nutty cashews and just a hint of reduction. The palate …
→ moreBright yet subtle citrus and peach aromas come through on the nose alongside a smoky, flinty reduction that adds intrigue. …
→ morePale in the glass with delicate fruit aromas sitting alongside subtle oak spice which belie the richness within. The palate …
→ moreA medium colour in the glass with lovely cool fruit characteristics on the nose. The palate is clean, stylish and …
→ moreOne of the most subtle chardonnays in the top ten. Lean and lithe but very much alive and made with …
→ moreFOR THE PEABODY FAMILY, establishing Craggy Range in Hawke’s Bay was never just another business venture, rather it was the …
→ moreSteve Smith was taken with this wine’s papery, mineral texture, resembling white Burgundy. Citrus, vanilla, roasted white nuts, gunflint and …
→ moreDAN BRENNAN, aka Decibel Dan, is no stranger to the Cuisine wine pages, with his 2018 Bridge Pa Vineyard viognier …
→ moreBright citrus and white florals come through on the nose with just a hint of creaminess that adds a luxurious …
→ moreThis fabulous example of a cool climate chardonnay is all about contained precision. The scents it offers up are subtle, …
→ moreThis is another wine that is showing its age beautifully and demonstrating a lean and reserved style of chardonnay. The …
→ moreRich and inviting with aromas of stone fruit, vanilla, panna cotta and coconut on the nose combined with just a …
→ moreEsk winemaker Gordon Russell’s chardonnays have become edgier and flintier over the last few vintages, and are all the better …
→ moreThey enjoy making chardonnay at GibbstonValley and have succeeded here with this fine, steely version that drew comparisons with chablis. …
→ moreA cooler, understated style which is travelling very well. The palate has a delicate structure and purity of texture. Subdued …
→ moreAn understated nose with ripe fruit aromas well balanced by the generous oak present. The palate is bold, yet with …
→ moreAn unabashed fruit bomb with judicious use of oak which is exceptionally well balanced against the fruit present on the …
→ moreCreamy grilled peach combines with rich, almost mascarpone-type character lying on a backdrop of toasted bread on the nose and …
→ moreProduced from a small planting of vines situated on the sunny north-facing slopes of the southern Wairau Valley in Marlborough. …
→ morePale lemon in the glass with a youthful green hue. The nose is fresh and clean with aromas of peach, …
→ moreWith a lovely hue of salmon pink and a superb mousse, this wine is crisp and clean with attractive red …
→ moreGrown on the organically certified Headwaters vineyard near Renwick, this is an elegant wine that rewards time in the glass. …
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