Clean white blossoms and jasmine cut through on the nose against makrut lime leaf and an almost sherbet-like sweetness. This …
→ moreThe team at Saint Clair is no stranger to the top spot here at Cuisine. In fact, I recently ran …
→ moreA succulent and vibrant riesling with jasmine flower, tart red grapefruit and ripe lemon notes on the palate. A pristine, …
→ moreThe more traditional and outspoken ‘look at me’ style of sauvignon blanc, but that’s definitely not a bad thing. This …
→ moreThis smartly priced wine is dry and carries a lighter frame than most of the other top place getters. Dried …
→ moreKnife-edge herbaceousness with seductive juicy lime, rose and whitepeach notes. This class act reflected all that and more on the …
→ moreGrown in a sheltered spot in the Omaka Valley, this sauvignon was praised by John Belsham for its “fine lines, …
→ moreTrinity Hill winemaker Warren Gibson nailed it with this 2013 rendition. It has a settled, harmonious quality. Around a core of …
→ moreMedium colour in the glass with aromas of stonefruit and lovely toasty, nutty characteristics. The palate is very sound with …
→ moreA mix of attractive white peach on the nose with a hint of beeswax alongside proud phenolics. The palate is …
→ moreProduced at Wither Hills as an approachable and affordable alternative, Two Tracks delivers on all fronts this year. Juicy and …
→ morePretty, elegant and floral with light white blossom and lush red apple aromas. A sweet palate with plenty of acid …
→ moreGorgeous citrus and botanical scents (reminiscent of a g&t) presage a flamboyant mouthful, chocker with stonefruit and tropical fruit flavours. Medium …
→ moreThe creamy texture of this wine slows things down to a dignified pace. The nose is citrusy; in the mouth …
→ moreThis is a distinctive wine. It’s a ripe style, with intense yellow plum and peach flavours making a bold statement. …
→ moreAugust Giesen was a sommelier and the grandfather of the three German brothers behind Marlborough’s Giesen label. This delightful, complex …
→ moreThis is an intriguing wine. A little bottle age comes through in green bean, snowpea-like flavours, which harmonise well with …
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