No matter what ends up on top for this category, there is always a gewürtztraminer on the list. Known for …
→ moreChenin blanc from the source, this wine has all the classic hallmarks of pear, lemon and apple aromas on the …
→ moreRipe citrus, melon and stonefruit sit alongside aromas of white florals on the nose which come through onto the palate. …
→ moreBright greens shine alongside the bright fresh fruit and citrus with hints of pepper spice on the nose and through …
→ moreA sauvignon blanc-sémillon blend that has an aromatic and complex nose laden with honeydew melon, stonefruit white blossoms and mere …
→ moreYellow stonefruit and pears commingle on the attractive and expressive nose that lures you into the glass. Dry, yet juicy, …
→ moreA mix of attractive white peach on the nose with a hint of beeswax alongside proud phenolics. The palate is …
→ moreFresh and engaging with a lovely nose of stonefruit, pineapple and floral aromas with a delicate touch of toast from …
→ moreA nose that implies lusciousness with stonefruit aromas balanced out by rich creamy custard characters. That said, the wine is …
→ moreA punchy and pungent style of sauvignon with high-toned citrus, stone fruit, passionfruit and some green aromas on the nose. …
→ moreThis is a fascinating expression. It has depth, calmness and flows with a creamy ease. The fruit is holding well, …
→ moreThe sauvignon blanc crown has vacated “Blenheim Palace” and headed south to Central Otago. Pulling off the coup was this …
→ moreDomain Road’s delicious wines are great examples of what Central Otago can do with riesling. Lifted florals and green-edged, fennel-cum-citrus …
→ moreThis fabulous example of a cool climate chardonnay is all about contained precision. The scents it offers up are subtle, …
→ moreWinemaker Steve Skinner has crafted a lovely expression, where lemon curd meets smoky flintiness. They grow and dance in step …
→ moreA well-made style that will please many Chardonnay fans. Layers of peach, ripe melon, oak, spice and butterscotch sit on …
→ moreThis boutique label has established a quality reputation across all the styles it produces. This 2014 is drinking beautifully, offering …
→ moreYouthful and concentrated with lifted fruit and lots of oak on the nose. The palate is full and chewy with …
→ moreDon’t be fooled by the restrained aromatics – there’s plenty of excitement in the mouth. Leaning towards the greener end …
→ moreThis is another wine that is showing its age beautifully and demonstrating a lean and reserved style of chardonnay. The …
→ moreVivid scents reminiscent of ripe peach, nectarine, apricot kernel and ginger fill the nostrils. In the mouth those fruit characters …
→ moreWith a lovely hue of salmon pink and a superb mousse, this wine is crisp and clean with attractive red …
→ moreA reductive style that will appeal to lovers of flint, which is abundant on the nose alongside stone fruit and …
→ more“This is unabashedly viognier,” said Jane Boyle, going on to praise this wine’s bold ripe apricot and ginger flavours, as …
→ more“A chardonnay lookalike,” noted Sam Harrop. The vibrant peach, pineapple and green-edged notes are certainly reminiscent of riper styles of …
→ moreGrown on the organically certified Headwaters vineyard near Renwick, this is an elegant wine that rewards time in the glass. …
→ moreOrganically-grown, this delightful wine has a personality of its own. It offers lovely riesling-esque floral and citrus aromatics and treads …
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