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Fourteen days of 40 degree heat would be cause for applause, yes? Wa-hey! Ripe- ness City, Arizona, and all that. Not. That ... More>
This appealing blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is absolutely great value. It has a gentle effervescence and an attractive ... More>
Fresh stone fruit is balanced with a hint of nutty oak. This fruit driven wine with crisp acid has been enhanced by lees ... More>
Fresh, tropical fruit flavours and aromas, this Chardonnay is soft and round with a bright finish.... More>
Wine Enthusiast, which is not a weird guy with an anorak and a grubby laptop, but a much respected industry organ, named ... More>
The color is inky with a violet rim. The aroma is spice and cherries with a bit of freshly ground peppercorns. The taste is ... More>
An alluring, almost Sauvignon-like grassiness to the Pinot Grigian aromas, (pears, lychees, a touch of the tropics) while ... More>
Crusher Road is all about low yields, careful winemaking and full flavoured wines. Subtle oak and creamy malolactic ... More>
A good Aussie bloke (oxymoron) did recently point out to me that rivers of cheap Chardonnay flow freely on both sides of the ... More>
Sourced from vineyards in Victoria's Murray-Darling region, the Rook's Lane Shiraz was traditionally fermented, put through ... More>
The Crusher Road Cabernet Merlot offers lifted aromas of plum, red berries, licorice and a hint of chocolate. It's a rich ... More>
Kinda like the Family Cat this, all soft, warm, cuddly and laaaaid-back. It's also an ideal red to open in front of the ... More>
Deakin Estate's Shiraz possesses aromas of cherry, plum and spice which are followed by medium-bodied bright flavours of ... More>
Awarded 5 stars from Winestate and Michael Cooper! A complex and intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is perfumed ... More>
Denis Gunn is one of those quiet achievers, his fire-arm-mimicking moniker perhaps the most explosive thing about him. A ... More>
‘Remember when the days were long/and rolled beneath the deep blue sky.' Yip, just tastes of summer this, even as the nights ... More>
Incredibly intense aromatics of juicy berryfruit unfold layer upon layer until you feel you may have been teleported into ... More>
An off dry style with a soft ripe backbone and lingering finish. This wine shows off the pear/white stone fruit flavours ... More>
From the impressive Pagos de Aráiz, this Tempranillo, Cabernet, Graciano blend is a very approachable, early-drinking style ... More>
Who your neighbours are says a lot about you (ask the cougars on Wisteria Lane), and these fine vines live next door to a ... More>
Well, they didn't call it Crusher Road because the soil is made from silk pom-poms, did they? The quarry next to the winery ... More>
Aromatically, the Wild South Pinot Gris is very tropical, all bananas, peaches and apricots, with a core of distinctive ... More>
Created by winemaker and viticulturist Miguel Angel de Gregorio of Rioja's famed Allende winery. Miguel's philosophy is to ... More>
The Finca Nueva wines are a new style created by Rioja's renowned Allende winery. This Tempranillo is very much in the New ... More>
They served this wine when King Juan Carlos got coronated, yes sir, and also when Richard Milhous Nixon popped across for a ... More>
It's all about the fruit here, gushing forth like an Oscar acceptance speech. Deft touches of spice rim the plush pleasures ... More>
If you taste a better 2009 Sauvignon Blanc this summer I'll eat my ten gallon farmer's hat. Excellent, ripe Marlborough ... More>
The stablemate of Saint-Meyland's massive-selling regular Non-Vintage, this lovely Rose methode is an appealing salmon pick ... More>
Peter Briant, whose Chardonnay vineyards are rightfully renowned, also has five Superboat Jetboat titles to his name. Start ... More>
'Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the danger of controversy. Speak your mind and ... More>
For sheer consistency and value, the Bergman Chardonnay is hard to beat. Brookfields owner and winemaker Peter Robertson ... More>
A Sauvignon Blanc with an impressive pedigree; the previous vintage won five golds, and this, too, has the potential to do ... More>
Predominantly from the Wairau Valley, on a site where river silt over glacial stone provide the fertile, well drained ... More>
Super-value South Australian Shiraz, a totally dependable go-to wine with a vibrant appearance and spicy plum aromas ... More>
Lifted aromatics with an intriguing medley of summer fruits. Ripe tropical fruits mingle with citrus nuances and subtle ... More>
Ahh, cruel geography: this marvelous methode with all the champagne hallmarks – balance, finesse, complexity – is conceived, ... More>
You can't go wrong with this delightful Spanish rose. The wine was made via the traditional saignee method that involves ... More>
The Searle Family's other brand, more generically representative of the region, joins the Matawhero fight back: ‘The bigger ... More>
A siren of a wine that shapes sexily toward you with haunting floral characters. The palate is typically-Viognier lushness, ... More>
An exuberantly rustic Côtes du Rhône, robust yet still refined, offering more complexity and sinewy succulence than you'd ... More>
While suggesting spring is around the corner may be a tad ambitious, this is the sort of wine that may indeed bring it ... More>
A floral nose of lime, peach and ginger marmalade. On the palate it is rich and smooth with lingering fruity flavours of ... More>
Electrically bright in the glass, it's sweetly scented with delicious cherry fruit kazooming, careening, grabbing hold of ... More>
Deep purple garnet red with ruby and garnet red tints. Elegant and complex with a quintessence of black berries, truffles, ... More>
A beautifully crafted, stylish Syrah sourced from three different vineyards located in Languedoc. Blackberry aromas are ... More>
Ebullient and appealingly hued, this smells like great Burgundy; ripe cherry-like fruit with a sprinkle of the sod and a ... More>
The bulk of the wine was cool fermented and lees aged, with a small portion oak aged. The resulting wine has retained fresh, ... More>
Keep a bottle of this chilled to serve to your guests when they arrive; it is the perfect aperitif and it will immediately ... More>
Boasting hand-selected fruit parcels and two years in French oak, this poised Cabernet has a classically styled palate of ... More>
A lot of the grand Hawke's Bay Syrah offerings have correspondingly ambitious price tags, so it's great to get a taste of ... More>
Pierre did a little CPR on an ancient Roman Rhône site near the tiny southern village of Malleval back in 1987. Breathing ... More>
Pazos de Lusco are a tiny producer – with just six hectares under vine, all of it Albariño, where the smart money is, round ... More>
An attractive aroma with spicy pear, almond and hints of stonefruit blossom. The palate has a lovely weight and texture, ... More>
Frothing with eagerness, bursting with Something to Say, and it says it well. Nice touch of French barnyard puts a feline ... More>
If your friends or family are outstaying their welcome, don't invite this big-hearted Aussie over or they'll still be there ... More>
Perfect summer drinking with an appealingly fresh character. Passionfruit and tropical fruit are underscored by herbal ... More>
Being sparkling Riesling this is the yin to the Marlborough yang, the Richards to the Jagger, the Ginger Spice to the Sporty ... More>
A wine that offers the quintessence of blackberry and blueberry with roasted pepper. The palate is full bodied with soft ... More>
This family have been landowners and rural denizens since the late 1890s, moving from general agriculture to viticulture and ... More>
Gisselbrecht consistently delivers some of the best value Pinot Gris on the market. The Tradition displays complex aromas ... More>
A vibrant expression of The New Spain, this has all the sweet-fruited intent that 50% Garnacha/Grenache can deliver, and the ... More>
A complex Hawkes Bay Syrah with spicy blackberry and cassis aromas supported by subtle oak. Halo's ripe, integrated, richly ... More>
Sounds like the Spanish football team with a drinks guy, but is in fact a synergistic and seamless blend of the local ... More>
The Vinsobres AC is the most nor thern of the southern Côtes-du-Rhône appellations and one of its newest. It is located at ... More>
This really is a cracker: smartly packaged, beautifully made and perfectly priced for the impending celebratory gatherings ... More>
Not a large producer, but its wines are crafted with real passion by Nicolas Boiron. This is a traditional blend dominated ... More>
Medium-weighted Gisborne Chardonnay with a spicy butterscotch character balanced by a swirl of citrus. The rich, smooth ... More>
Garnet red. Red berry fruits, notably blackcurrant. Lively fruit, firm finish. ... More>
If you are aiming for a non-traditional Christmas meal – poached salmon, a barbecue or a picnic on the beach – you could try ... More>
Early Nelsonian adopters be the bright waterers, Gary and Valley Neale setting up in 1993. Bold, penetrating aromas of ... More>
Derived exclusively from estate-grown grapes planted in the early 1990's and crafted in the renowned Kaesler winery. An ... More>
Matured for twenty months in French and American oak barrels, this is a deep, dark wine displaying blackberry and mulberry ... More>
You can't go wrong with this Marlborough institution, particularly if you're planning a seafood-themed get-together over the ... More>
Huerta de Albalá is a family-owned, single vineyard estate established by Vicente Taberner and one of the most ambitious, ... More>
The palate is explosive with rich and succulent fruit characters and excellent mid-palate texture and weight. Vibrant, ... More>
The Pedro Ximenez grape is normally reserved for blending, but this is a single vineyard Sherry sourced from Jerez' finest ... More>
A great dinner party Chardonnay, with the complexity and texture to match creamy poultry and seafood dishes. Barrel ... More>
Lirac is renowned for rose, and this shows the typical wild forest fruits and rambling, brambly berry-bush characters of the ... More>
It's hard to resist this seductive bubbly made from the Prosecco variety grown in the cool Valdobbiadene region of ... More>
A good value, drink-now Pinot Noir that punches well above its price point. With inviting aromas of cherry, nutmeg and oak, ... More>
Ready to be enjoyed, this beautifully scented Central Pinot is just right for the Christmas/summer season. It's a lively, ... More>
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive! The theme for the anticipated release of the 2011 is, “ Nouveau Expression,” so celebrate ... More>
Burghound: This is slightly riper with a hint of exotic fruit on the nose that is in keeping with the round and delicious ... More>
Is that a barnyard door banging?! Whiff of silage, as there should be dammit- it's Burgundy, and good Burg at that. Violets ... More>
If you are in a quandary as to which wine to offeryour family and friends, try this delectable Riesling, a much underrated ... More>
Explodes with fruit, which some may consider a little vulgar and certainly non-Burgundian, but since when has Pinot Noir not ... More>
Burghound: A very pretty nose blends notes of red pinot fruit and cherry that lead to round and nicely rich flavors that are ... More>
Intense nose, mature red fruit, blackberry, blueberries and fine hints spices from the oak. On the palate it is ample, ... More>
Robert Parker: The 2005 Altos de Luzon is 50% old-vine Monastrell, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Tempranillo (not commonly ... More>
The Maison Dieu was produced from a single plot of old, organically grown Pinot Noir vines planted in 1928 and located just ... More>
One of this country's finest sparkling wines, and it has consistently been so for two decades, give or take. Beautiful ... More>
Wine Spectator: Meyer lemon, apricot and vanilla notes are front and centre in this bright white. It has plenty of cut, ... More>
The classic style of this domaine is clean, ripe and rich fruit; having top vineyards in the best appellations goes a long ... More>
The notion of this extraordinary cava was conceived when Dwight D visited España in 1959. Being the Prez they wanted to ... More>
A stunningly delicate orange blossom, honeysuckle and acacia bouquet on the nose, with a pure and refined lemon butter and ... More>
100% Viognier from vines planted on fine granite-laden sandy hillsides, facing east, contrary to the parcels of Condrieu. ... More>
Following an initially delicate and restrained aromatic introduction, the palate wows with a volley of Bollinger-like phats ... More>
Burghound: An exuberant red berry fruit nose that is very pinot in essential character merges into forward, delicious and ... More>
This domaine is owned and operated by Michel Gros, brother of Bernard. He inherited vineyards in the Hautes Côtes de Nuits ... More>
Robert Parker: This smells of apricot, lemon, toasted hazelnut, and brown spices. Impressively rich and fat in the mouth, ... More>
Burghound: A grassy and very citrusy nose introduces round barely middle weight flavours supported by a hint of underlying ... More>
Bernard Gros replanted large blocks of Chardonnay in the Hautes-Côtes to reduce cropping levels and maximise ripeness and ... More>
Always a favourite wine from Pierre Gaillard, the St Joseph is one of his classics and a sure value every vintage. With over ... More>
Wine Spectator: Shows purity, with defined flavors of cherry, strawberry and spice allied to a silky texture. This is ... More>
Sauvage breaks the mould to deliver a unique experience. It was barrel fermented with indigenous (wild-sauvage) yeasts and ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Sweet dark berry liqueur flavors are seductively pliant, picking up Asian spices and vanilla on the close. ... More>
Wine Spectator: Smoke and spice accent a core of lemon, flint and apple flavors. Though rich, this smolders under the ... More>
Launched in 1987, Cloudy Bay's superb sparkling wines have consistently earned accolades for both the non-vintage and ... More>
Stephen Tanzer. Inky purple. Sexy perfume of blackberry, cassis, olive and baking spices. Very fresh and focused on the ... More>
A definitive Châteauneuf-du-Pape blend, dominated by Grenache and complemented by Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre. Following ... More>
Burghound: A pure and highly expressive nose of lemon peel and floral notes merges into round, delicious, energetic and ... More>
A quip in here somewhere about (The) Sopranos, surely, but we'll sway away and look at the intensity and drive of the palate ... More>
Stephan Tanzer. Bright ruby. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, flowers, mocha and crushed stone. Tangy and slightly dry on ... More>
Tanzer: 88/100 Tight but perfumed nose hints at grapefruit, lemon peel and spices. Then almost surprisingly rich and fat in ... More>
Fabulous aromas of honey suckle and creme fraiche. The nose is delicate but the flavour is full .The sheer weight of flavour ... More>
The village of Collioure is located close to the Spanish border in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The climate and wines are ... More>
The 'cuvee' refers to a blending of small sites, each with its own nuances of character. The final wine is a seamless ... More>
Nicolas Potel has established himself as one of the leading Burgundian negociants. This is dedicated to the memory of his ... More>
Everyone wants Pinot and here it is in its perfect Burgundian form. Elegant, ripe, pure, with black fruits dominating.... More>
The sweetness of fruit in this wine is amazing, in a blind tasting, you would be hard pressed to pick this. It has great ... More>
Do you know that Piper-Heidsieck has had a 90-plus point rating in Wine Spectator on a staggering sixty-five different ... More>
Burghound: Classic ruby. A slightly herbaceous red cherry nose leads to medium-bodied flavors that are really quite pretty ... More>
A subtle touch of wood sets off wonderfully fresh and airy aromas of supremely elegant red berry fruit, stone and spice ... More>
A savoury style, with wild thyme and violets augmenting the rich, ripe fruit, and there is an underpinning of underbrush and ... More>
There's a smashing recipe for Coq Au Vin that calls for two bottles of G-C to be poured over the poultries over the two ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Roasted red fruits, smoke, minerals and spices on the nose. Ripe but a bit dry, still holding something in ... More>
Domaine de Courcel is one of Pommard's best producers, as their robust 2000, an excellent Côte d'Or vintage, from the ... More>
Les Pierres is made with fruit from three different vineyard sites – Clos de Cuminaille, Cote Belley and Limony. A selection ... More>
Winemaker Larry McKenna was a true visionary, planting Pinot in Martinborough way back in the 80's, convinced the region ... More>
"Very full, dark, dense purple-red in colour, this has a rich, voluminous, aromatic bouquet of very dark berry fruits ... More>
A soft mouth feel and texture; it has a unique site derived complexity combined with black cherry/plum fruit flavours. It ... More>
Vines from a small one hectare parcel produce the grapes for Pierre's Cornas. The vine age on the vineyard is at least 70 ... More>
The base wine was blended from 75% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Blanc and 15% Pinot Noir, with each fermented separately. Following ... More>
Gorgeous ruby. Strong reduction blocks the nose though the flavors are very rich, full and intense with a frank, complex and ... More>
Wine Spectator: Full, rich and meaty, this evokes sweet spices, licorice and cherry flavors buoyed by a wall of ripe ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Full medium red. Big, slightly reduced nose features red cherry, raspberry, strawberry and leather; distinct ... More>
Burghound: A moderately toasty nose of lower register dark berry and raspberry aromas that are very fresh and almost airy ... More>
Stephen Tanzer. Bright ruby. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, flowers, mocha and crushed stone. Tangy and slightly dry on ... More>
Sacred Hill's flagship, award-winning Chardonnay is derived from the company's Riflemans vineyard. The grapes were whole ... More>
Interesting nose, warm earth 'neath an afternoon sun, hillside herbs if you have the thyme. It is prettily floral, a bobbing ... More>
The Trophy at the 2010 Air NZs reinforces the Keys ethos; the nose is delicate yet pure, clearly defined fruit, although the ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Bright yellow. An exotic, highly perfumed nose evokes poached pear, nectarine and honeysuckle, with a dusty ... More>
A warm, rich wine full of spicy earthy aromas with an almost ethereal quality in the background. The pallet was delicate, ... More>
Pierre has a total of 5 hectares of vineyard used in the production of his Cote Rotie. 50% of it is from Cote Blonde and 50% ... More>
Fruit and spice and all things nice… which sure beats frogs and snails and puppy dog's tails, it has to be said. A ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Good dark red. High-toned, expressive aromas of cherry, minerals, spices and licorice. Less dense and deep ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Bright ruby. Musky, expansive aromas of raspberry, strawberry compote and fresh flowers. Sweet, juicy and ... More>
Wine Spectator: Dense and brooding, with a core of sweet cherry, licorice and spices locked behind a door of ripe, ... More>
In 2008 he did not make a Rose Pourpre, so the best fruit, mostly from the commune of Les Roziers, have all been added to ... More>
This merlot predominant wine has a deep purple colour. The aroma is savoury with plum and black cherry fruits enriched ... More>
Stephen Tanzer. Deep ruby-red. Pepper and oak spices lift the cherry and dried violet aromas. A midweight wine with lively ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Deep ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of strawberry and raspberry. Sweet and superripe, with a distinctly ... More>
Robert Parker: The 2004 Alma de Luzon (the first release of this wine) is 70% old-vine Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Bright ruby. Deeply pitched red berries and cherry skin on the nose, with an herbal quality emerging with ... More>
The Pinot Noir of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation have a distinctive masculine character, and in the best vintages (like ... More>
Very fragrant and distinctly Volnay – a strong masculine wine, it has a taught bold mouthfeel. A nice wine, big though – ... More>
Tanzer: 89/100 (from a parcel adjacent to Echezeaux; aging in 100% new demi-muids): Good medium red. Perfumed, refined ... More>
Made up of 80% Chardonnay, along with equal portions of Pinots Blanc and Noir, and bottle aged for twentyone months prior to ... More>
Burghound: A wonderfully fresh nose of herb resin, citrus and underbrush hints are trimmed in a discreet application of wood ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Dark red. Spicy raspberry and strawberry on the nose, with complicating notes of smoked meat and garrigue. ... More>