A deep yet bright ruby colour that comes to the rim with layered aromas of doris plums, savoury olive and …
→ moreOn a hillside beside the sea north of Napier, few New Zealand wineries are as beautifully situated as Esk Valley. …
→ more“That’s the real deal – a true New Zealand expression of syrah,” extolled John Belsham. It’s a fascinating wine, with …
→ moreOutstandingly good value from this beautiful syrah from the Bridge Pa subregion. Vibrant and fresh, showing vivid red fruits and …
→ moreMission Estate’s Hawke’s Bay lineage goes back to 1851, when it was established by Marist brothers from France. Their 2014 …
→ moreCentral Otago syrahs are not a common breed, and wines like this make you wonder why. Lifted floral (violets) and …
→ moreA seductive nose that drags you into the glass where blueberries, mulberry and darker plum notes are threaded with spices …
→ moreGorgeous primary characters abound on the nose as red plums and dark spices jump out of the glass. On the …
→ moreEverybody should visit Mission Estate in Hawke’s Bay. No winery in New Zealand shares its unique combination of history, culture, …
→ moreSoft aromatics of lifted black fruits with hints of savoury characters and a pinch of black pepper come through on …
→ moreLow cropped Hawke’s Bay syrah combining high-toned floral scents, berries and cream, spice and vanilla aromas. They make an appealing …
→ moreCaptivating toasty aromas with a minty overlay. Rich and warm with flavours of dark berry, eastern spices and a savoury …
→ moreOpulent rich fruit intensity streams through the nose against cedary oak, brown spice and the slightest hint of raisined fruit. …
→ moreFor the brilliance and charm of its fruit alone, this wine also represents great value. Opaque in the glass with …
→ moreGreat value, this spicy, ripe wine is gorgeously decadent with sweet oak, cola nut, clove spice and plenty of dense, …
→ moreMedium in the glass with a youthful presence, the blue fruits on the nose co-mingle with aromas of cured meat, …
→ moreSam Kim waxed lyrical about this wine, calling it “a symphony of delicious flavours,” and it’s certainly a wine of …
→ moreA lovely ripe style with an overlay of toasty oak. The core has dark fruits, clove, vanilla, and pepper. Beautifully …
→ moreSpicy and vibrant on the nose, ample in plush berry fruit and biscuity complexity, this is a tightly balanced young …
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