Torea Marlborough Pinot Rosé 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Pale red, light and smooth, with buoyant, berryish, spicy flavours, showing very good balance and length.
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Tiki Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Pale pink, mouthfilling and dryish, in a fleshy, vibrantly fruity style with strong strawberryish, slightly spicy flavours and a fresh, creamy-smooth finish.
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Late Harvest (375ml) Marlborough Riesling 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Light gold. Concentrated, peachy, strongly honeyed flavours with advanced sweetness, a powerful botrytis influence and good acid spine. Opulent wine, offering excellent value.
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Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Gris 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Aromatic, with good weight and depth of vibrant, limey and spicy flavours, and subtle smoky notes. Very fresh and lively.
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fleshy, with strong, ripe, citrusy flavours to the fore and barrel-ferment complexity . Fragrant, with finely integrated, spicy oak, a slightly creamy texture, and good freshness and vibrancy. Great value.
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Grove Mill Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fleshy, with lush, ripe stonefruit and spice flavours, a slightly oily texture and good concentration. (10% barrel-fermented.) Enjoyed by all judges.
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Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Mouthfilling, with fresh lychee, pear and spice flavours, a gentle splash of sweetness and easy-drinking charm.
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Harwood Hall Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fleshy, full-bodied style with lemon, apple and pear flavours and a dryish, slightly nutty finish.
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Weighty, dryish style with very good depth of fresh, citrusy, slightly spicy flavour and a hint of almonds.
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Dashwood Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Ripely scented and finely textured, with mouthfilling body and pear, lychee and quince flavours showing excellent freshness and richness. Fine value.
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Clifford Bay Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Elegant wine with strong, ripe fruit flavours of lemons, apples and pears, excellent harmony and an enticingly floral bouquet.
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Staete Landt Estate Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
An Alsace-style from the Wairau Valley, bargain-priced. Fleshy and mouthfilling, with concentrated, ripe stonefruit flavours, slightly honeyed and toasty notes, and a rich, rounded finish. A top buy.
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Coopers Creek Marlborough Riesling 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fleshy, full-bodied wine, grown in the Wairau Valley. Dryish, with citrusy flavours showing good acidity and length.
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Highfield Marlborough Riesling 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Light and lively, with lemon, apple and lime flavours, gently sweet, deliciously fresh, pure and zingy.
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Grove Mill Marlborough Riesling 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fleshy, ripe and concentrated, with a floral, slightly honeyed bouquet, good acid spine and excellent weight and depth.
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Yealands Estate Land Made Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Mouthfilling blend of Wairau and Awatere Valley fruit. Fresh, ripe, tropical fruit flavours to the fore, lively and long.
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Toi Toi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Light and crisp, with citrusy, limey flavours showing a touch of complexity and good freshness and depth.
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Russian Jack Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Easy-drinking style with ripe, tropical fruit flavours and a smooth finish. Fresh, crisp and aromatic. Fine value.
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Opawa Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Lively and crisp, with melon, gooseberry and green capsicum flavours, showing good balance and depth. ‘Fresh and breezy,’ noted one judge.
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Misty Cove Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Tightly structured, full-bodied style from the Wairau Valley, with ripe, tropical fruit flavours, showing good depth.
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fleshy, with tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, strongly varietal, crisp and lively. (8% barrel-fermented.)
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Falconhead Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Mouthfilling, with fresh, ripely herbaceous, moderately concentrated flavours and a dry finish. Priced right.
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Clifford Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Crisp, lively and limey, in a medium-bodied style with some tropical fruit notes and good balance. Priced sharply.
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Supper Club Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fresh, lively, tropical fruit-flavoured wine, grown at Rapaura (mostly) and Dillons Point, in the Wairau Valley. Very good vigour, balance and depth. Fine value.
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Sherwood Estate Signature Family Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fresh and mouthfilling, with ripe, ‘sweaty armpit’ notes and good depth of tropical fruit flavours. Weighty and finely textured. One judge scored it five stars.
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Selaks Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fresh, with citrusy, appley flavours and a hint of passionfruit. Clearly varietal, herbaceous style, crisp and lingering.
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Strongly varietal wine, from sites in the Wairau and Brancott Valleys. Light and lively, with fresh, ripe, citrusy and limey flavours, showing very good depth.
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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Bright Light Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Nettley, grassy aromas, with a very fresh, lively palate showing good flavour depth. ‘Green, nice but lightweight’, noted one judge. Low alcohol style (9.5%/vol) with 8 grams/litre of residual sugar.
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Paua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fleshy and crisp, with fresh, ripe, tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours that linger well. (From Highfield.)
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Hunky Dory Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Mouthfilling, with ripe, tropical fruit flavours and a lengthy, rounded, well balanced finish. Certified organic. (From Huia.)
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Harwood Hall Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Gently herbaceous wine, grown in the Southern Valleys and at Rarangi. Rich and ripe, with fresh acidity and a slightly smoky complexity.
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Grove Mill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fresh, green-edged, punchy and crisp, with an aromatic bouquet and melon/lime flavours showing very good vibrancy and depth.
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Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Mouthfilling, fleshy, Wairau Valley style with crisp, crunchy, gooseberryish, nettley flavours, showing good persistence. Fine value.
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Twin Islands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fragrant, full-bodied and dry, with fresh, ripe, tropical fruit flavours, a herbaceous undercurrent, and very good depth. Enjoyed by all judges. Good value.
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Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Aromatic, lively, freshly herbaceous style, grown in the Awatere Valley. Appley and limey, with some riper, passionfruit notes, good palate weight and a lengthy finish.
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Mt Vernon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Fleshy, generous, Wairau Valley wine, blended from sauvignon blanc (87%) and a splash of semillon (13%). Scented, with pure, tropical fruit flavours, a nettley streak and good length. (From Lawson’s Dry Hills.)
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Brancott Estate Rosé NV Sparkling NV
Posted: June 16, 2017
Pink/pale orange. Lively, with light, delicate, berryish flavours, a hint of oranges, gentle yeastiness and a slightly sweet finish.
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Brancott Estate Flight Sauvignon Blanc NV Marlborough Sparkling NV
Posted: June 16, 2017
Youthful, sauvignon blanc aromas lead into a simple but lively wine with passionfruit and nettle flavours, good freshness and weight.
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Brancott Estate Brut Cuvée NV Blanc de Blanc NV
Posted: June 16, 2017
This bottle-fermented blend of chardonnay and pinot noir is lively, with fresh acidity and citrusy, appley, gently yeasty flavours.
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Mount Avoca Moats Lane Avoca Shiraz 2012
Posted: June 16, 2017
Lovely shiraz fruit seamlessly integrated with the toasty oak and chewy tannins.
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Sanguine Estate Kindred Heathcote Shiraz 2012
Posted: June 16, 2017
Spicy peppery cool climate nose and an elegant yet complex and slightly gamey palate.
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Water Wheel Bendigo Shiraz 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Nicely focused jubey fruit aromas and a bright juicy palate with good tannin structure.
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Water Wheel Memsie Homestead Bendigo Shiraz 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Aromas of rose petals and Turkish Delight and sweet ripe fruit flavours with tight tannins. Needs time.
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Four Sisters Central Victoria Shiraz 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Subtle, subdued earthy/cherry aromas with a dash of white pepper. Palate is savory and quite Rhone-like and is ripe with black fruit characters and good grippy tannins.
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Water Wheel 5 Rounds Baringhup Bendigo Shiraz 2013
Posted: June 16, 2017
Bright toffee sweet aromas and a pleasant but simple, one dimensional fruit palate. 5+
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Tahbilk Central Victoria Viognier 2014
Posted: June 16, 2017
Vibrant aromas of fresh apricots and spicy ginger. Good varietal palate with pristine fruit characters and balancing acidity.
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Tahbilk Central Victoria Marsanne 2014
Posted: June 15, 2017
Beautifully balanced, youthful yet complex tropical fruit bouquet and a very well constructed palate showing good fruit drive with balancing acidity and a lovely long lingering finish.
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Mount Avoca Growers Blend Avoca Classic Dry White 2008
Posted: June 15, 2017
Nice complex toasty bottle development on the nose and funky smoky flavour concentration on the soft palate. “What a surprise”, said one judge.
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Four Sisters Central Victoria Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: June 15, 2017
Grassy gooseberry nose and a fresh bright varietal palate, simple but nice with creamy texture and offering great drinking
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Michelton Blackwood Park Central Victoria Riesling 2013
Posted: June 15, 2017
Big bright citrus aromas with a spicy perfumed lift and a tight and crisp citrussy palate showing a slight oily texture
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