A complex style that has lots of matchstick, flint and oak spice on the nose set against lithe fruit and …
→ moreTropical on the nose with banana, green fruit and thiol aromas that are lifted and fresh. The palate is lively …
→ moreA quiet style of sauvignon that isn’t looking to attract attention but definitely deserves to be noticed. Linear yet bright …
→ moreAn intensity of fruit on the nose with savoury herbals and hints of reduction that segue through to the palate …
→ moreSmokey, pungent and generous on the nose with lots of fresh clean fruit and bright herbals. The mouthfeel here is …
→ moreQuiet on the nose with subtle citrus and blackcurrant aromas that somewhat betray the palate which is fresh and vibrant. …
→ morePungent and expressive on the nose with gooseberry and blackcurrant leaf aromas alongside some greens. The palate is generous and …
→ moreDelicate yet sensual and elegant with abundant aromas of rosewater and citrus. This is a complex example of gewürztraminer with …
→ moreAromatic and enticing on the nose with lots of varietal typicity declaring it’s viognier-ness. Apricot stone, ginger, peaches and delicate …
→ moreThe first in a new premium range from Askerne aptly named ‘Icons’, this beautifully balanced and handled chardonnay is awash …
→ moreThis gracefully ageing riesling wowed the panel. “It’s a thoroughbred, dancing across the palate,” said John Belsham. Jasmine florals and …
→ moreHeady aromas of cinnamon spice and Bosc pear on the nose also culminate across the palate in a rich style …
→ moreClean and bright with aromas of pea shell, tomato leaf and a medley of greens on its expressive nose. This …
→ moreA brilliant, golden sweet white wine that opens with notable botrytis influence, intensifying toffee and honey characters woven through a …
→ 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 …
→ moreUnderstated on the nose with restrained aromas of lemon citrus pith, baking spice with oak and reductive characters. On the …
→ moreFragrant, delicate Persian spices and lychee are present on the nose which has wonderfully aromatic balance – bright, refined and …
→ moreSpicy and toasty with a charming vanillin lift. The palate is creamy with beautiful ripe peach notes indicative of fruit …
→ moreThis is one for the hedonists. A seductive core of sweet, rich fruit laced with dried spice and stonefruit flavours …
→ moreBig in price, but quite restrained in personality. This is an intriguing wine, with attractive stonefruit and a seam of …
→ moreWe were seduced by the attractive baking-spice aromas of this wine. This very polished style with white-peach notes is not …
→ 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 …
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