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Spy Valley Echelon Methode Traditionelle 2008

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Marlborough
Sparkling
This is good fizz - clean, fresh and very smooth. Made from pinot noir and chardonnay, it displays delicate floral and mineral aromas. The palate is a combination of citrus and brioche characters and the finish is persistent and satisfying. Much admired in the consumer tasting. More

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Kaimira Estate Vintner’s Selection Pinot Noir 2006

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Nelson
Pinot Noir
The aromas are quite stalky with a smokey touch and give way to a palate that has good fruit flavours combined with firm tannins. This wine improved the longer it was open. More

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Mud House Swan Central Otago Pinot Noir 2007

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Central Otago
Pinot Noir
Great purple colour and blackcurrant aromas with a touch of burnt sugar. The palate has excellent cherry and plum characteristics with nuances of tomato leaf. Its has prolonged length and improved the longer it was open. Quality wine. More

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Morton Estate White Label Pinot Grigio 2008

Hawkes Bay
Pinot Gris
Cool nights and warm days during the growing season have helped to enhance the varietal character resulting in a wine exhibiting delicate aromas of white pear, nectarine, quince and a hint of cut hay. A full flavoured palate primarily driven by the above fruit flavours with an unctuous mouth feel integrated with subtle oak not present aromatically but contributing to a silky mouth feel that carries the wine through to a long lingering finish. More

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No 1 Family Estate Rose NV

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Marlborough
Pinot Noir
Off-dry in style this wine exhibits vibrant strawberry aromas and flavours allied to a very bold acidity that should soften in time. Nevertheless clean, crisp and refreshing. More

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Schubert Dolce 2008

Martinborough
This luscious wine obtained its name from the Italian Vintner who started planting this vineyard in Martinborough in 1989. Lightly golden in colour with high viscosity this wine combines flavours of peaches, apricots and zesty citrus aromas with layers of floral honey, all nicely balanced by a crisp acidity. More

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Cypress Pinot Gris 2009

Hawkes Bay
Pinot Gris
Soft, delicate pear notes and stony minerality on the nose. In the mouth, it is crisp, dry, and finely textured, followed by a solid acid spine and length of flavour. More

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Forrest Estate Pinot Noir 2007

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Marlborough
Pinot Noir
The smokey and chocolate oak aromas give way to fresh berry fruits in the palate with nice oak integration, good length and a touch of spice. Fulfilling wine that is particularly well made - good value too. More

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Sanctuary Pinot Noir 2009

Marlborough
Pinot Noir
An attractive, easy drinking wine that shows great varietal characters. Rich aromas of cherries, hedgerow berries and dark chocolate lead to a generous fruit palate that includes ripe summer berries with well integrated French oak. More

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Morton Estate White Label Viognier 2009

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Hawkes Bay
Viognier
Morton Estate certainly have a handle on how to make good Viognier. Again we get abundant apricot aromas and flavours this time allied to crisp acidity and excellent length. Clean, youthful and very refreshing. More

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Mill Road Pinot Noir 2006

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Hawkes Bay
Pinot Noir
Leathery and savoury aromas lead to subtle berry fruit flavours with a hint of cinnamon. The tannins are soft and well integrated whilst the finish is clean and fairly persistent. More

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Pasquale Plump - Late Harvest 2011

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Central Otago
Dessert Wine
This late harvest Pinot Gris has a wonderfully fresh, lemony nose which is complimented by the rich, concentrated palate of apricot fruit. Powerful and persistent this is high quality dessert wine. More

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Greystone Sea Star Riesling 2011

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Waipara
Riesling
Floral and orange blossom aromas give way to a big, savoury wine with good citrus characteristics. The acidity is gentle and finish pretty dry. More

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Greystone Chardonnay 2010

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Waipara
Chardonnay
Peaches on the nose and in the palate where the fruit is soft, ripe and quite sweet thereby creating a very forward wine that lacks a little acidity. Good texture and easy drinking. More

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Bushmere Estate Gewurztraminer 2009

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Gisborne
Gewürztraminer
You are greeted by wonderful classic gewurz aromas of lychees and turkish delight. These carry through well to the palate where ginger and spice notes are added. The acidity is still a little firm but the finish is clean and persistent. Will soften and develop nicely in time. More

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Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Our 2006 Sauvignon Blanc has great aromatic expression backed up by wonderful concentration and crisp acidity. More

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Muddy Water Riesling Unplugged 2006

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Waipara
Riesling
A very ripe, rich opulent wine that will not fail to please. The nose has sweet honeysuckle aromas that lead to a delicate, unctuous style with soft acidity and ripe fruit flavours. There is great length in the finish and yet it is clean. Delicious. More

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Brunton Road Merlot 2008

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Gisborne
Merlot
Quite a light style of Merlot rather than a blockbuster but very worthy. There is plenty of sweet ripe fruit and berry flavour which go well with the soft tannins and gentle acidity. More

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Forrest the Doctors’ Riesling 2010

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Marlborough
Riesling
The Doctor's Riesling is always a good drink and the 2010 is no exception. Made in a medium style with aromas and flavours of lemons and limes. The fruit is luscious and there is considerable length on the palate. If you like a sweeter style of riesling then then this is for you. More

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Manu Pinot Noir 2008

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Marlborough
Pinot Noir
There is a lot of oak in this wine BUT it is beautifully balanced by the earthy, almost bacon like, fruit concentration. It has aromas of smoke and peat and a very pleasant sweetness in the palate. The finish is rounded and persistent. Enjoyed by judges and consumers alike. More