John Belsham was impressed by this wine’s elegance; John Saker by its “pristine personality”. It has meadow-fresh clarity and lift, …
→ moreWeighty and warm, this is a wine with presence that stylistically sits on the oaky side of the spectrum. The …
→ moreA perfumed and rich tropical nose that is fresh, floral and attractive with ripe citrus, honeysuckle and stone fruit aromas. …
→ moreThere’s a belief in wine judging that the first and last wines of each flight perhaps don’t get a fair …
→ moreThree years ago at our 2020 chardonnay tasting, the head judge Ben Glover commented that the newer – as they …
→ moreA medium gold in the glass with lush aromas of sun-warmed yellow plums and ripe peaches seeping through the nose …
→ moreAlways a strong player when it comes to gewurz, SpyValley’s latest effort is a flamboyant, perfumed extravaganza. Florals, spicy citrus …
→ more“Lovely, heady nose,” noted Simon Nunns. This is a typical Spy Valley gewürz – intense, rich and complex. The fruit …
→ moreOUR TOP PINOT GRIS has both urgency and decorum, qualities that helped it stand out from the pack. It’s a …
→ moreToasty oak and a hint of terracotta interlaced with nutty fennel, grapefruit, white peach and a twist of sweet sage …
→ moreFrom Marborough’s AwatereValley, the Squealing Pig label is sassy in both presentation and style. Citrus, tropical fruit and elderflower notes …
→ moreElegant, spicy lychee notes on the nose are matched with waxy persimmon spice and rich cardamom characters. The palate is …
→ moreRipe-fruit flavours of peach, nectarine and fig combine into a fantastic compote of aromas and flavours on the nose and …
→ moreOne of the very few NorthIsland grown versions among our top wines, this wine offers delightful warm peach and apricot kernel …
→ moreThere is such prettiness and finesse to this dry style. Lemon, tangerine and apple flavours arrive with crispness and clarity. The …
→ morePale in the glass, with understated floral scents, this is a riesling that grows on you. In the mouth it’s …
→ moreA very attractive array of scents and tastes are the main draw here. Nettle, tropical fruit, currants, lime zest and …
→ moreThe experienced Gordon Russell has produced a very approachable, lipsmackingly good sauvignon. The acids are restrained, giving it an appealing …
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