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• Villa Maria Reserve Dry Riesling 2012

  

  “A seamless wine,” noted John Belsham. “It’s developing beautifully, with additional layers of aroma and flavour.” From its seductive nose …

  5 | $25-$30

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• John Forrest Collection Wairau Sauvignon Blanc

  3 | $30-$40

• Jackson Estate Grey Ghost, Barrell fermented Sauvignon Blanc

  3 | $30-$40

• Giesen The August 1888 Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (Marlborough)

  The August 1888 is the Giesen boys’ salute to August, their sommelier grandfather. It’s a silky-textured, unhurried wine offering tarte …

  4.5 | $40-$50

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• Deutz Marlborough Prestige Cuvée 2012

  Panellist Steve Voysey described this wine as “a savoury, classical style,” summing up its tightly structured, complex personality. Lemon-lime fruit …

  4.5 | $40-$50

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• Nautilus Estate Vintage Rosé 2012

  Made entirely from pinot noir, this coppery pink sparkling wine has a nose of strawberry shortcake, yeasty notes, and a …

  5 | $40-$50

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• Giesen The Brothers Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2012

  Penetrating sauvignon blanc varietal cues are the starting point here, and they are skilfully coupled to botrytised lusciousness and complexity …

  5 | $30-$40 Best Buys

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• Forrest Botrytised Marlborough Riesling 2012

  Another example of the Forrests’ skill with botrytised riesling. It smells mature with hints of toast, lime cordial and a …

  4 | $30-$40

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• Two Tracks Chardonnay

  3 | $15-$20

• Auntsfield Single Vineyard Chardonnay

  3 | $30-$40