Good varietal typicity with grapefruit, nectarine, elderflower and some herbal aromatics on the nose and through the palate. The palate …
→ moreThe team at Lake Chalice draws a beautiful parallel between winemakers and the birds – such as the namesake raptor …
→ moreGorgeous sauvignon typicity in spades on the nose; passionfruit and herbal aromas are present with fantastic intensity combined with ripe …
→ moreDefying every belief that sauvignon doesn’t age well, this 2019 barrel fermented example is fresh and lively. Aromas of white …
→ moreAn expressive and distinctive nose filled with green capsicum, dried herbs, gooseberry, crunchy green aromas and other sauvignon-esqe delights. The …
→ moreFresh and lively with aromas of citrus peel, pineapple, passionfruit and a hint of flint on this attention-seeking nose. Once …
→ moreAromatically expressive, this wine jumps out of the glass and exclaims its sauvignon blanc-ness. Classic passionfruit matched with lovely green …
→ moreA pungent and expressive thiol-led nose with just a hint of reduction against nectarine stone fruit and some herbal characters. …
→ moreFantastic complexity of aroma on the nose with bright stone fruit, lemongrass, passionfruit, lifted greens and a hint of flint …
→ moreThe great grandad of the bunch – at only eight years old this fantastic sauvignon blanc is holding its head …
→ more(Marlborough) Grown in the Waihopai Valley, this wine has that “Marlborough factor” in abundance. Citrus and apple notes are lifted …
→ moreThe breadth of experience of chief winemaker Jeff Clarke shows in this pristine beauty. Pure and juicy, with an attractive …
→ more‘Balance’ is the word for this wine, made by the seasoned practitioner Jeff Clarke. It offers an attractive mix of …
→ moreClean and bright with aromas of pea shell, tomato leaf and a medley of greens on its expressive nose. This …
→ moreFrom the family-owned winery about to celebrate 100 years in the business comes this elegant, precise wine. With attractive flavours …
→ moreAfter a year in the bottle, this beautifully crafted rendition is just starting to show what it can do. It’s …
→ more“Very appealing in a lighter vein – it has generosity without sweetness,” said John Belsham of this wine. Spicy and …
→ more“That is a superb white wine,” said John Belsham. “And it’s at a perfect drinking age right now.” There is …
→ moreAra (recently acquired by Giesen Wines), has been producing some outstanding wines over recent vintages. This 2014 is a nicely …
→ moreHaving had a year in the bottle to find its feet, there is a calm, languid quality to this 2014 …
→ moreTending towards lean in style, this lively expression has the six-pack abs and sinewy structure of eager youth. Floral scents …
→ moreThe panel loved the complexity of this astutely made 2012 with plenty of life left in it. A toasty, edgy …
→ moreThis wine from one of Marlborough’s most experienced labels is well endowed with the ‘delicious factor’. Powerful, generous and weighty, …
→ moreA ripe style with nectarine aromas complemented by ripe limes, nettle, herbs and spices. The palate has terrific texture and …
→ moreUpfront flintiness introduces a fascinating mouthful, where lime zest, dill and yellow plum notes all sing in harmony. It would …
→ moreLively fresh basil aromas with flavours of tropical citrus and dill. The palate is well weighted with enough richness to …
→ moreNelson-grown and made by the experienced team at Seifried, this wine is led by an intriguing saline, crayfish-like note. It …
→ moreIt’s worth lingering over this wine’s perfume, which conjures visions of a feijoa and guava-based tropical fruit salad. In the …
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