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Wairau River Reserve Botrytised Riesling 2022 (Marlborough)
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Rich and honeyed with lime citrus and classic dried-apricot characters on the nose. The palate is rich and sweet, without …
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Mt Difficulty Silver Tussock Tinwald Burn Noble Riesling 2016 (Central Otago)
Deeply coloured with lime and kerosene aromas on the nose that reveals the wonderful riesling-ness of this wine. The palate …
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Saint Clair Noble Riesling Godfrey’s Creek Reserve 2018 (Marlborough)
Fresh lime and stone fruit aromas commingle with honey, butterscotch and rich baking spices on the nose. The palate is …
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The King’s A Sticky End Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Marlborough)
Bright tropical pineapple and guava light up the aromatic nose and are balanced by rich honeysuckle and vanilla that segue …
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Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Target Riesling 2021 (Central Otago)
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Wooing Tree Tickled Pink 2021 (Central Otago)
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Taylor’s 50 Year Old Port Golden Age NV (Douro Valley, Portugal)
top 5
In the 17th century Britain no longer had unlimited access to the great wines of France and for a time …
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Taylor’s First Estate Reserve Port NV (Douro Valley, Portugal)
top 5
Deeply coloured with a touch of fade on the rim, the savoury nose is also full of bramble fruit and …
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Sandeman 40 Year Old Port NV (Douro Valley, Portugal)
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A lovely gentle and well-aged example with vanilla butterscotch and raisined fruit on the nose that lures you into the …
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Sandeman 20 Year Old Port NV (Douro Valley, Portugal)
A medium colour in the glass with a tawny rim and lifted aromatics of toasted nuts, polished wood and lovely …
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Dessert wine
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John Forrest Collection Wairau Valley Noble Riesling 2013
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World class sweet riesling from the estimable Dr. John Forrest. It has brilliant deep golden colour and delightful aromas of …
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Loveblock Noble Chenin Blanc 2014
top 5
In France’s Loire Valley chenin blanc makes outstanding botrytised sweet whites. Loveblock’s version suggests New Zealand can do the same. …
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Mt Difficulty Long Gully Late Harvest Riesling 2016 (Central Otago)
top 5
While still fresh, this wine also has wonderful characteristics from its development to date. Aromas of salted limes and burnt …
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Pellegrino Passito Di Pantelleria 2022 (Sicily)
top 10
A pale gold with ribbons of red throughout. The nose is rich with butterscotch and raisined fruit yet fresh as …
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Penfolds Great Grandfather Rare Tawny NV (Australia)
top 5
The literal great grandaddy of ports took the top spot of the ports on this occasion. Penfolds has a long …
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Peregrine Charcoal Creek Riesling 2016 (Central Otago)
top 10
Central Otago is so well known for its stunning pinot noir that I feel the region’s aromatics are underappreciated. Central’s …
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Jackson Estate Botrytis Riesling 2018 Marlborough
top 5
Pungent, toasty aromas of dried raisin, apricot and beeswax and dried florals on the nose denote a dense expression of …
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Lustau Pedro Ximénez San Emilio NV (Spain)
top 5
Syrupy treacle clinging to the sides with a slight green hue in the light – the delightful hallmarks of a …
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Ngatarawa Proprietors Reserve Noble Riesling 2014
A sweet botrytised riesling that proves that Hawke’s Bay isn’t only cabernet country. It has succulent apricot, candied lime and …
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Peregrine Charcoal Creek Riesling 2017 (Central Otago)
top 10
A late-harvest example that is an attractive mid-gold colour. An understated style with lovely botrytis and ripe lemon citrus, makrut …
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Pisa Range Estate Late Harvest Riesling 2016 (Central Otago)
top 10
Deep gold in the glass with notes of rich caramelised lime marmalade on the nose. Lovely fresh acidity keeps a …
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Riverby Estate Noble Riesling 2018 (Marlborough)
top 5
A luxurious style with concentrated aromas of stone fruit, spice and caramel. Roasted ripe peach, honey and toffee flavours remain …
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Graham’s Aged 10 Years Old Tawny Port NV (Portugal)
A deep rich tawny colour with aromas of nuts, honey and figs on the nose. The palate profile is holding …
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Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling 2014 (Marlborough)
Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling 2014 (Marlborough) **** -4 $24 375ml Best buy Made from juice concentrated by freezing, this luscious …
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Johanneshof Noble Late Harvest Riesling 2018 (Marlborough)
Deep gold in the glass verging on brown with aromas of honey, marmalade and a delicious toastiness. Lots of sweetness …
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Judge Rock The Verdict Port 2020 (Central Otago)
Nice depth of colour in the glass with lovely high-toned plum aromas on what is a very primary, fruit-driven nose. …
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Jules Taylor Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Marlborough)
A beautiful example from a variety that does not typically lend itself to sweet wine making. This very concentrated wine …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Late Harvest Chardonnay 2015 (Marlborough)
Yellow-green with punchy and bright aromas. Concentrated flavours of warm lemon citrus and stone fruits are sweet and smoothly framed.
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Giesen Gemstone Riesling
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Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port NV Portugal
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Jules Taylor Wines 2018 Marlborough Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
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Konrad Sigrun Noble Two Riesling Sauvignon Blanc 2011
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Lustau Fino Del Puerto NV (Spain)
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Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos NV (Spain)