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Domaine Jaquiéry Pinot Noir 2006

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Central Otago
Pinot Noir
The nose has forest floor and rhubarb elements whilst there are spicy plums in the palate combined with firm acidity and dry tannins. Persistent, yet elegant finish. More

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Mud House Central Otago Pinot Noir 2008

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Central Otago
Pinot Noir
Soft and ripe and definitely ready to drink now. The nose shows smokey berry fruit whilst the palate exhibits cherries and other sweet fruits combined with soft tannins and well balanced acidity. Feminine and easy drinking. More

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Kerner Estate Pinot Gris 2007

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Marlborough
Pinot Gris
Herbal and tomato stalk aromas precede delicate pear flavours that are combined with firm alcohol and restrained acidity plus a whisper of spritz. More

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Esk Valley Black Label Hawkes Bay Chenin Blanc 2008

Hawkes Bay
Other Whites
This is a full bodied white with classic Chenin Blanc characters of honey, quince and stonefruit with a mineral like acidity. the palate is full with a touch of residual sugar balancing the natural acidity. More

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Tinpot Hut Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Blackcurrants with herbals undertones on the nose. Passionfruit and vibrant citrus on the palate allied to tight acidity. The result - fresh and lively with good fruit concentration and a clean, crisp finish. More

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Shingle Peak Reserve Chardonnay 2007

Marlborough
Chardonnay
Golden green in colour, the nose delivers aromas of honeyed peaches and nectarines. The palate is full and viscous with oak flavours adding to the creamy complexity. More

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Kaituna Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
The nose is of tomato vine and asparagus whilst the palate has decent tropical fruit characteristics allied to a tight, spritzy acidity. Clean and crisp this will develop and broaden in the coming months. More

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Te Kairanga Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough 2007

Martinborough
Sauvignon Blanc
An exuberance of citrus and tropical fruit dominates the nose and the palate is showing excellent weight balanced perfectly with fresh acidity. This is an intensely flavoured, full-bodied sauvignon blanc, perfect for drinking now. More

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Pegasus Bay Main Divide TE HAU 2006

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Waipara
Pinot Noir
Leathery aromas give way to excellent sweet, ripe fruit and rich, intense tannins. Gamey elements comes through well and there is a hint of chocolate in the finish which is full and persistent. More

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Babich Winemakers Reserve Merlot 2005

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Hawkes Bay
Merlot
Aromas of forest floor and even plum jam lead to a palate of intense and spicy fruit combined with strong tannins and a fine acid backbone. More

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Torrent Bay Pinot Gris 2008

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Nelson
Pinot Gris
Dry in style, the pear and stonefruit aromas are joined in the palate by a hint of honey and spice along with a tight acidity. Simple, but honest and well made. More

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Woollaston Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2004

Nelson
Sauvignon Blanc
Classical Sauvignon Blanc herbaceousness on the nose, evoking capsicum and elderflower - intermingled with passion fruit and melon notes.The palate reveals a crisp lively fruited wine with good concentration that finishes with a fine minerality. More

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Waimea Chardonnay 2008

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Nelson
Chardonnay
Nutty, mealy nuances on the nose with a good dash of oak. In the palate there is concentrated fruit flavours with butterscotch and toast undertones. Big, flavoursome and well made. More

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Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
The perfumed aromas are quickly replaced by passionfruit and gooseberry flavours that have real elegance and are beautifully integrated with the spritzy acidity. Good fruit weight and persistence. More

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Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Gris 2007

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Marlborough
Pinot Gris
Nashi pear and nectarine aromas abound and the palate has a light fresh acidity that is thoroughly enjoyable.The texture is good too. All in all a very polished wine. More

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Babich Hawkes Bay Viognier 2007

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Hawkes Bay
Viognier
Straightforward, honest example of Viognier with nashi pear and lime aromas and flavours prevalent and tied to crisp acidty and firm alcohol. More

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Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Lifted citrus and fresh herb aromas, underpinned by classic Seaview vineyard characteristics of mineral, nettle and wet stone. A refined, intense wine with generous fruit and an elegant texture. More

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Bird Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Old Schoolhouse Vineyard 2008

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Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Floral and tropical aromas precede juicy passionfruit and citrus flavours with herbal and green apple nuances. The acidity is crisp and the finish clean.Straightforward and honest wine. More

 

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