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Anchorage Classic Riesling

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A proper honeysuckle and petrol nose promises much and the palate certainly delivers with sweet, ripe, juicy, tropical shining through. The wine also has good balance, richness and excellent length. Great price too! More
A Best Buy is awarded to fine wines that are considered to be of excellent value and typically under $20.A Top Tip is awarded to wines that are of an exceptional quality regardless of price.
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Peter Yealands Pinot Gris

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This is Yealands entry level label and whilst this is not an overly complicated wine it is extremely well made and thus delicious. There are lifted floral aromas and lovely fruit weight in the palate with fresh, vibrant acidity and, for once in Pinot Gris, restrained alcohol. More
A Best Buy is awarded to fine wines that are considered to be of excellent value and typically under $20.
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Mud House Hawkes Bay Merlot

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Overall the best Merlot in the tasting. This wine has distinct forest floor aromas that succumb to lovely sweet fruit in the palate. The finish is dry and really persistent. Enjoy. More
A Best Buy is awarded to fine wines that are considered to be of excellent value and typically under $20.
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Gravitas Sauvignon Blanc

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Asparagus nuances are prevalent on the nose whilst the palate delivers savoury capsicum with an excellent and balanced acid backbone. This wine has developed well and is good with food too. More
After each TiZwine tasting a lucky team of consumers are invited to taste all the wines. This is again done blind that no one's preconceptions can prevail. Wines that are praised by the collective are awarded this prestigious accolade. At the end of the day it is these people who are going to buy the wines and thus determine their success!
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Hihi Semillon

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We do not usually award 'Top Tips' to four star wines but there is not much semillon about and this is a very fine example and deserves to be applauded. There is delicious lemony freshness here with an oily texture and super concentration and length. Try it - so will not be disappointed. More
A Top Tip is awarded to wines that are of an exceptional quality regardless of price.
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Salvare Merlot Rose

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This rose has an absolutely fantastic colour. The nose is one rich berries and confectionary. Its flavours are clean, soft with good berry freshness combined with a decent acidity. Good value. More
A Best Buy is awarded to fine wines that are considered to be of excellent value and typically under $20.
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Hawkshead Pinot Gris

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Wow - a huge wine. Green apple and quince aromas do not really prepare you for the concentrated green apple almost confectionary flavours that follow. The acidity is firm and zingy and this is definitely a wine of great potential. Put some in the cellar. More
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12,000 Miles Pinot Noir

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Given its price, this was perhaps surprisingly THE Pinot of the tasting. Its distinctive feature was its silky quality which combines beautifully with its ripe fruit and plummy savoury flavours. It is pure, ripe and has a wonderful finish. More
A Best Buy is awarded to fine wines that are considered to be of excellent value and typically under $20.A Top Tip is awarded to wines that are of an exceptional quality regardless of price.
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Pegasus Bay Main Divide Riesling

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Another tremendous Riesling from Pegasus Bay and this one is even under $20. Petrol and turkish delight aromas abound as do the tropical and apricot flavours. The classic spritz is also present and all wrapped up in a seamless acidity. Tangy persistent finish. More
A Best Buy is awarded to fine wines that are considered to be of excellent value and typically under $20.A Top Tip is awarded to wines that are of an exceptional quality regardless of price.
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Yealands Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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Stone fruit, minerals and herbs on the nose and blackcurrants, nettles and citrus in the palate. The result is a big wine with strong acidity, weight and length. This sauvignon is going to last and improve. Put some in the cellar. More
After each TiZwine tasting a lucky team of consumers are invited to taste all the wines. This is again done blind that no one's preconceptions can prevail. Wines that are praised by the collective are awarded this prestigious accolade. At the end of the day it is these people who are going to buy the wines and thus determine their success!
 

Study on-campus or by distance with the School of Viticulture and Wine at EIT Hawke's Bay, which is situated in New Zealand’s premium wine region. Select from the widest range of programmes in grape growing and winemaking offered by any tertiary institute in New Zealand. Become one of many graduates employed in exciting wine industry positions around the world.
EIT Hawkes Bay
Study on-campus or by distance with the School of Viticulture and Wine at EIT Hawke's Bay, which is situated in New Zealand’s premium wine region. Select from the widest range of programmes in grape growing and winemaking offered by any tertiary institute in New Zealand. Become one of many graduates employed in exciting wine industry positions around the world. more
Are you looking for a weekend away? Do you want to be treated to a gourmet special? Then this package is for you. Enjoy a night away, sit back and relax in the Vintners Room and enjoy luscious food from our award winning restaurant.
The Marlborough Vintners Gourmet Package
Are you looking for a weekend away? Do you want to be treated to a gourmet special? Then this package is for you. Enjoy a night away, sit back and relax in the Vintners Room and enjoy luscious food from our award winning restaurant. more