A blend of pinot gris, gewürztraminer and riesling, with the gewürztraminer shining though on the nose with upfront florals and …
→ moreA funky blend of gewürztraminer, riesling and kerner that makes very attractive drinking with bright citrus notes, lovely white florals, …
→ moreShowing incredible freshness and vibrancy for a wine eight years past vintage with aromas of stonefruit, apricot kernel, honey and …
→ moreRich stonefruit, lemon and honey aromas on the nose which are mirrored through the palate. An elegant and oaky ripe-fruit …
→ moreLots of bright and lifted lychee, lime and stonefruit aromas on the attractive and intense nose with a slight hint …
→ moreA fresh yet understated nose with some herbals coming through on the otherwise perfumed nose and palate. Well weighted, fresh …
→ moreA quiet achiever with a restrained nose of white peach and green mango alongside citrus aromas. The palate is well …
→ moreLight and bright in the glass with ripe nectarine, white blossoms and spices on the nose and through the palate. …
→ moreA quiet example with an air of being too well mannered to show off. Full bodied yet restrained, it’s demure …
→ moreFresh and vibrant with quite an understated nose of turkish delight and dried spice that is classically gewürz. The palate …
→ moreWhen I first started out in this world of wine, Misty Cove was a brand that piqued my interest as …
→ moreThis balanced wine was praised for its creamy texture, ‘warm lemon’ acidity and value for money. After a quiet, savoury …
→ moreA punchy style with delicious fruit supplemented by well-integrated toasty oak. Despite the volume and concentration this wine is nimble, …
→ moreSavoury complex notes on the nose and palate with lots of reductive smokiness for those who are a fan of …
→ moreThe only 2012 wine in our Top 10 won plaudits for its well-crafted, toasty oak complexity. A beguiling texture and …
→ moreNO STRANGER TO the Cuisine wine pages, Mount Riley Wines are back with another great wine. Founded in 1992, Mount …
→ moreThe second of a brace of Central Otago 2010s in our Top 10, this Malcolm Rees-Francis-crafted wine stood out for …
→ moreThe magnificent and intense aromas of grapefruit, tomato leaf, sea air and oyster shell should overpower but work in perfect …
→ moreA Canterbury label that was established back in 1987 sources estate-grown fruit from Rapaura in the Wairau Valley. This racy …
→ moreLemon and lime citrus combine on the nose along with aromas of crisp green apple, gooseberry and lemongrass present with …
→ moreLifted orange blossom aromatics set the tone for this Gimblett Gravels-grown wine. Its riffs are all at the treble end …
→ moreSaint Clair’s foray into Hawke’s Bay has been paying off, as this splendid viognier attests. Stonefruit, lavender and ginger notes …
→ moreA style that is sometimes described as cuddly, but who doesn’t love a cuddle? Well weighted and complex, this example …
→ moreThis is a very well made example of the traditional style of chardonnay. Its focus is a lovely pure ripe …
→ moreHigh-toned vanilla and sun-warmed peach aromas delight on the nose with hints of flint that add complexity. The palate is …
→ moreA lively style with citrus, lavender and lemon myrtle notes. Generous with tropical elements and a and very drinkable refreshing …
→ more“Built to age, but still a pleasure to drink now,” said Cameron Douglas. This is one of those pristine wines …
→ moreThe lifted aromas of freshly cut cucumber and ripe lemon are very appealing. The balance is exemplary balance with just …
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