Giesen Blush Riesling 2019
An interesting take on Giesen’s best selling Riesling – this with an addition of syrah to give it a rosé colour. An inviting floral nose, with elderflower and redcurrant lifting …
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Saint Clair ‘James Sinclair’ Chardonnay 2018
A gold medal winner at the last New World Wine Awards, as well winning gold at the 2019 NZIWS. Also, despite not being the Chardonnay Trophy winner – was awarded …
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Passage Rock Marlborough Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016
From the Wairau Plains, and only 350 cases made. A brilliant straw coloured wine, going lemon-green at the edges. Lively fragrance of honey and white flowers, with roasted hazelnuts. Crisp …
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Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2017
Another fabulous Marlborough Chardonnay – from sites across the region. A light lemon-yellow, with a fresh aroma that bursts with candied fruits, full, open florals and a whisp of minerality. …
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Elephant Hill ‘Le Phant Rouge’ 2015
An elegant Merlot-dominated blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah (and a little Malbec perhaps?) from vineyards across Hawke’s Bay; but I think it has a definite Gimblett Gravels synergy to …
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Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2017
From Bannockburn vineyards comes this elegant wine that is a vivid ruby with a black cherry, rosehip and violet floral fragrance. A savoury herbal layer paves the way to a …
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2017
Hailing from the Omaka Valley region of Marlborough, one of the range of exciting Pinot Noirs coming from Winemaker of the Year, Hamish Clark at Saint Clair Family Estate. A deep …
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Sacred Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2017
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, from the Rifleman’s Terraces. Pale straw with green edging in the glass. Starting with a bright aroma of cashews and candied peel, with a sweet baked …
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Villa Maria SV Seddon Vineyard Pinot Gris 2018
A single vineyard wine from the Awatere Vineyard in Marlborough. Brilliant lemon-green in the glass, with inviting aromas of cinnamon, lemon blossom and white peach. Full and open on the …
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The Doctors’ Riesling 2018
Made by Forrest in Marlborough, a naturally lower alcohol wine (at 9%) from one of the low-alcohol (and screwcaps, incidentally) pioneers. Bright, pale green-yellow with an appealing bouquet of fresh …
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