FOUNDED IN 1893 by Luigi Cecchi, the Cecchi family name has been synonymous with quality winemaking in Italy for 128 …
→ moreMatt Dicey has crafted a splendid pinot. It exudes a perfume evocative of dark roses and violets, which leads to …
→ moreChalk up another excellent rendition to James Dicey’s well-positioned Bannockburn vineyard. The flavour spectrum is impressive – plum, dried fruits, …
→ moreThis Pisa-grown pinot wins its way to your heart with structural finesse. A fine tight line of tannin and acidity …
→ morePerennially impressive, this powerful, concentrated Pete Bartle-made wine doesn’t hold back. Intense violet, cedar and red cherry notes ring out, …
→ moreThere’s a strong case for renaming this award ‘The Chris Scott Award for excellence in red-wine making’ because, for the …
→ moreA bright and vibrant colour in the glass with lifted notes of vanilla and oak alongside the primary dark fruits. …
→ moreA rich colour with just a hint of fade on the rim. Layered aromas of spice, leather and cassis abound …
→ moreThis label remembers the late Tom McDonald, who made fine cabernet wine on this vineyard for six decades, starting in …
→ moreDeep and dark with aromas of blackberries alongside fresh ripe-red fruits. The palate is powerful and sweet- fruited, yet the …
→ moreMedium coloured with just a hint of fade, this is an understated style with lovely complexity. Ripe fruit with pepper …
→ moreA ripe and rich style with impressive power and length. The layers of fruit, spice and dried herbs providing complexity …
→ moreDark, savoury fruits and sweet cola notes on the nose give the impression of density which follows through to the …
→ moreA rich, concentrated nose of dark currants black plums and dark cherries which are also evident on the ripe, plush …
→ moreBurgundy-born winemaker Lucie Lawrence has added another to her growing list of fine pinots. Delicately perfumed, this is a light-stepping …
→ moreBeautiful Waiheke Island may be on Auckland’s doorstep, but it seems a world away from the hustle and bustle. Wine …
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