Translated from the Māori word ōpaoa meaning ‘smoky river’, the Opawa vineyard is planted on the historic riverbed of the …
→ moreAn attractive and expressive gris with citrus rind, white florals and baking spices on the nose in medium intensity. The …
→ moreBright and pale with aromas of pears, jasmine, lime citrus and green apples on the nose which segue through to …
→ moreMedium coloured with attractive aromas of orange blossom, citrus, ripe stone fruit and pears present yet reserved on the nose. …
→ moreAn expressive nose of pear, peach, citrus and spice jumps out of the glass. The off-dry palate sits at the …
→ moreThe nose is rich and layered with bright citrus notes and juicy sweet pear on the nose which segues through …
→ moreA pale straw colour with aromas of baked pear, peaches, white flowers and baking spices on the complex, but clean, …
→ moreI was nothing short of giddy when an albariño took the top spot among myriad other contenders. I have a …
→ morePale in the glass with delicate floral notes and dried-spice aromas on the nose. The fruit here is pristine with …
→ moreLovely purity and brightness in a lean and mineral-style riesling. Fine and precise with jasmine florals, lemon-lime citrus and crunchy …
→ moreYou’ll enjoy the ride this Catalina offering provides. It’s a feisty wine, crackling with verve and energy, made using fruit …
→ morePerennially impressive, this powerful, concentrated Pete Bartle-made wine doesn’t hold back. Intense violet, cedar and red cherry notes ring out, …
→ moreThis bright, juicy rendition was made using fruit sourced from a pair of Brancott Valley vineyards. Sweet fruit flavours are …
→ moreThis excellent buy from a quality-driven winery packs in plenty of pinot charm in a more rustic mode. An appealing …
→ moreMarlborough’s pinot stocks continue to rise, thanks to carefully crafted wines like this. A prelude of beguiling floral scents is …
→ moreRegularly one of the Alexandra sub-region’s finest examples of pinot noir, this version is typically fragrant and pure. Red and …
→ moreJules Taylor has crafted an exuberant, approachable wine. Perfumed, pure, generously endowed with enticing dark fruit and well seasoned with …
→ more“This is a classic, elegant New Zealand style,” noted Sam Harrop. Violet scents, lifted red fruit flavours and a herbal …
→ moreThe moment you pick up the dark rose and lilac scents you know you’re in for a treat. In the …
→ moreThe popularity of one of the country’s top selling pinot noirs is set to continue with this new release. A …
→ moreThis excellent value wine from the team at Saint Clair is a lighter style pinot. Fragrant, with red and dark …
→ moreThe 2013 vintage was experienced winemaker John Kavanagh’s first at the helm at Te Kairanga, and he’s made it count. …
→ moreThere’s a lot to like in this ripe, plump pinot from Vidal winemaker Hugh Crichton. Dark fruit and chamomile scents …
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