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Esk Valley Seabed Chardonnay 2021 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Rich and inviting with aromas of stone fruit, vanilla, panna cotta and coconut on the nose combined with just a …
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Akarua Chardonnay 2022 (Bannockburn, Central Otago)
Understated but fruit forward with aromas of ripe peaches, florals and a hint of butterscotch on the nose. The palate …
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Askerne Hawke’s Bay The Archer Chardonnay 2019
A stylish chardonnay that is showing positive development characters from time already spent in bottle. Both oak and fruit are …
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Delta Estate Hatters Hill Chardonnay 2021 (Marlborough)
A lovely understated nose with green stone fruit, nuts and cream aromas. The palate, too, is restrained, fine and focussed …
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Domaine Rewa Chardonnay 2021 (Central Otago)
Quiet on the nose with subtle aromas of mandarin, sherbert and coconut. The palate, however, is rich and chewy with …
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Elephant Hill Chardonnay 2021 (Hawke’s Bay)
Grilled lime and apricot aromas shine through offset by a richer note of butterscotch on the nose. The fruit on …
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Elephant Hill Sea Chardonnay 2020 (Hawke’s Bay)
Reductive in style with struck match prominent alongside proud oak on the nose. The palate is tasty, complex and well …
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Hunter’s Chardonnay 2021 (Marlborough)
An elegant, accessible and well-rounded chardonnay with aromas of apricots, peaches and custard on the nose which segue seamlessly onto …
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Hunter’s Offshoot Chardonnay 2021 (Marlborough)
A quieter style that is often overlooked in favour of louder counterparts. This lovely example has delicate white florals and …
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Brancott Estate Letter Series O Chardonnay 2022 (Marlborough)
A forward and bold, almost brazen, style done well. The palate is richly fruited with lots of butterscotch, cream and …
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White wine
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Askerne ‘The Archer’ Chardonnay 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
top 10
The first in a new premium range from Askerne aptly named ‘Icons’, this beautifully balanced and handled chardonnay is awash …
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Aurum Dry Riesling 2009
top 10
This gracefully ageing riesling wowed the panel. “It’s a thoroughbred, dancing across the palate,” said John Belsham. Jasmine florals and …
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Aurum Organic Pinot Gris 2018 (Central Otago)
top 10
Heady aromas of cinnamon spice and Bosc pear on the nose also culminate across the palate in a rich style …
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Awatere River Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
top 10
Clean and bright with aromas of pea shell, tomato leaf and a medley of greens on its expressive nose. This …
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Ayrburn Pinot Gris 2022 (Central Otago)
top 10
Ripe lemon and poached pear alongside apricot and ginger spice aromas stream from the glass on this aromatically abundant pinot …
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Ayrburn Riesling 2022 (Central Otago)
top 10
Delicate stone fruit and lime sorbet aromas with white florals combine to make this nose instantly appealing. The palate is …
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Ant Moore Signature Series Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
“Very appealing in a lighter vein – it has generosity without sweetness,” said John Belsham of this wine. Spicy and …
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Ara Resolute Sauvignon Blanc 2011
“That is a superb white wine,” said John Belsham. “And it’s at a perfect drinking age right now.” There is …
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Ara Select Blocks Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (Marlborough)
top 10
Ara (recently acquired by Giesen Wines), has been producing some outstanding wines over recent vintages. This 2014 is a nicely …
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Askerne Gewürztraminer 2019 (Hawke’s Bay)
top 5
Fragrant, delicate Persian spices and lychee are present on the nose which has wonderfully aromatic balance – bright, refined and …
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Askerne Hawke’s Bay Reserve Chardonnay 2022
top 10
The nose is warm and toasty with a smoky, savoury complexity and aromas of bright peach and pink grapefruit that …
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Askerne Reserve 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
top 10
A chardonnay for those that enjoy bold aromas of vanillin supported by a warm palate filled with delicious fruit, and …
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Allan Scott Generations Eli 2018 (Marlborough)
Spicy and toasty with a charming vanillin lift. The palate is creamy with beautiful ripe peach notes indicative of fruit …
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Allan Scott Generations Gewurztraminer 2016 (Marlborough)
This is one for the hedonists. A seductive core of sweet, rich fruit laced with dried spice and stonefruit flavours …
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Allan Scott Generations The Eli Collection Chardonnay 2016
Big in price, but quite restrained in personality. This is an intriguing wine, with attractive stonefruit and a seam of …
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Alpha Domus AD Chardonnay 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
We were seduced by the attractive baking-spice aromas of this wine. This very polished style with white-peach notes is not …
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Alpha Domus Collection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
A ripe style with nectarine aromas complemented by ripe limes, nettle, herbs and spices. The palate has terrific texture and …
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Alpine Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Upfront flintiness introduces a fascinating mouthful, where lime zest, dill and yellow plum notes all sing in harmony. It would …
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2020 Loveblock Marlborough Dry Riesling 2020 Marlborough
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2020 Loveblock Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2020 Marlborough
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Abbey Cellars Riesling 2013
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Akarua Bannockburn Pinot Gris
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Akarua Chardonnay 2019
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Akarua Pisa Sauvignon Blanc 2021