Winemaker: Rob Cameron
Region: South Of France
Sub Region: Provence (Vin De France)
Grape: Cinsault, grenache and syrah
Sweetness: Dry
Cost: $20
This blend of French cinsault, grenache and syrah is the light blush rosé lovers are so enamoured with and it doesn’t disappoint upon tasting. Crisp and crunchy with a textural elegance supporting bright strawberry and raspberry flavours. $20
Winemaker: Kevin Judd
Region: Marlborough
Sub Region: Southern Valleys, Central Wairau Plains & upper Awatere Valley
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Sweetness: Dry
Cost: $28
Alc: 13.5%
An incredible example of Marlborough Sauvignon at its finest. Ripe and delicious with a symphony of fruit flavours intermingled through a complex and textured palate. A standout wine.
Region: Hawke’s Bay
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Sweetness: Dry
Cost: $20
Alc: 12.5%
Don’t overlook The Bay when it comes to sauvignon blanc - pockets of cool climate mean some stunning sauvignon - like this one. Teaming with green citrus and delicious tropical flavours balanced with lovely acid and great texture
Region: Nelson
Sub Region: Rabbit Island & Queen Victoria Vineyards
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Sweetness: Dry
Cost: $18
Alc: 12.5%
Vegan: Yes
A ripe, juicy mouthwatering example from Nelson with fruit purity shining through. Citrus and passionfruit abound. Insanely good value at this price
Region: Hawke's Bay
Grape: Syrah
Sweetness: Dry
Cost: $25
Alc: 13.5%
A wonderful starting point If you’re looking to dip your toe into Syrah. A bright, and accessible wine with juicy red fruit, spicy pepper and silky tannins. Delicious, excellent value and widely available.
Winemaker: Ben Byrne
Region: Northland
Sub Region: Purerua Peninsula
Grape: Syrah
Sweetness: Dry
Cost: $40
An unapologetically grunty example of Syrah from the winterless north. This Syrah is brooding with aromas and flavours of dark berries and fruits with lovely pepper spice. Expect to see more incredible wines like this one coming from Northland
Winemaker: Kate Radburn
Region: Hawke’s Bay
Sub Region: Bridge Pa Triangle & Dartmoor Valley
Grape: Syrah
Sweetness: Dry
Cost: $85
Alc: 13.5%
This wine has been crafted by legendary Hawke’s Bay winemaker Kate Radburn. Elegant beyond belief with every aspect - fruit, florals and spice - working in perfect harmony. Rich yet restrained with infinite length. Incredible.
Smith and Sheth CRU Heretaunga Albariño
Region: Hawke’s Bay
Sub Region: Heretaunga
Grape: Albariño
Sweetness: Dry
Cost: $40
Rich with layers and layers of ripe citrus and succulent peach flowing from the nose through to the wonderfully textured and complex palate. A really beautiful example
Winemaker: Simon Waghorn
Region: Marlborough
Sub Region: Kēkerengū Coast
Grape: 100% Albariño
Sweetness: Dry
Cost: $30
Fresh & crisp with all the wonderful peachy hallmarks of classic Albariño but with a wonderful depth of complexity and a mouthwatering salinity. Delicious and moreish.
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