Wairarapa, North Island

Man O' War Vineyards

Dreadnought Waiheke Island Syrah

I liked this more than I can remember liking a syrah. Restrained, well balanced, delicious. — 11 days ago

Kumeu River

Coddington Chardonnay 2020

Pale lemon in colour. Flinty/struck match notes on the nose - initially citrus and with time more stone fruit. The palate is rich and opulent with grapefruit and white peach sharing the spoils. I have had limited experience with Coddington but this was flat out delicious. The winemaker suggests a short window of 2-4 years (hard to see it being better than it is right now ), whereas pros like JR take it through to 2031. An exceptional new world Chardonnay. — 3 months ago

Paul, Ceccherini and 21 others liked this

Bedell Cellars

North Fork Cabernet Franc 2023

Black cherry, tobacco, plum, thyme, black pepper — 19 days ago

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Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Hawke's Bay Syrah 2021

John Howard
9.0

Bit harsh day 1. Still nice. — a month ago

Doug, Tom and 5 others liked this

Dry River

Martinborough Pinot Noir 2016

Wild mushroom berries with a tart savory finish — 2 months ago

Mt. Beautiful

North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2020

Earthy nose. Progression from cherry to raspberry to earth. Light but substantial, smooth. Very nice. — 4 months ago

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Ata Rangi

Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020

Raspberry red with orange raspberry plum blueberry red flower red tea meat
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M+ Tannin M Bitterness M Body M Finish M 13.5% Elegant Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir 20 @13200, AD, 251225
— a month ago

Kumeu River

Kumeu Village Hand Harvested Chardonnay 2024

Lemon zest, slate, with a touch of cream — 2 months ago

Rod Easthope

Reserve Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Possibly the best Sauvignon Blanc I’ve ever had. Very smooth, tasty. Not too tart. Well balanced. — 2 months ago