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 …
→ moreThis appealing wine shows how skilled Australian winemakers are at fashioning sparkling wines to give bang for your buck. This …
→ moreCava is Spain’s famous sparkling wine. Quality varies and price isn’t always a guide. This well-priced, straightforward example couples appley …
→ moreMirumiru means bubbles in the Maori language, a most appropriate name for this crisp, fresh Marlborough sparkler. Red apple and …
→ moreJacob’s Creek’s worldwide popularity isn’t just due to low pricing and smart marketing. Wine quality is never less than good. …
→ moreThe international fashion for the low-alcohol, gently sparkling, sweet Italian moscato style finds good expression in the warmer vineyards of …
→ moreA perennial bargain, Lindauer’s pink sparkling wine continues to over-deliver in the value stakes. Raspberries lead the scents on the …
→ moreA pinot noir-dominant sparkler with a hint of bronze in its colour. Wild strawberry aromas lead into a quite powerful …
→ moreA whisper of pale salmon colour somehow echoes the fragrant red berry, rosehip and nougat on the nose of this …
→ moreThe idea of sparkling New Zealand savvy originated partly as a way of using up a glut of sauvignon blanc, …
→ moreThe strikingly packaged Te Hana pink sparkling wine is made from 100 per cent pinot noir grown in Gisborne, an east-coast …
→ moreTwinIslands epitomises the sort of value to be had with Marlborough sparkling wine. This subtle, clean, well-made, foamy wine offers …
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