Pegasus Bay Estate Chardonnay 2022
Concentrated, generous, fleshy and textured, there is an ocean of delight awaiting those who enjoy richer styles of Chardonnay.
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December 08, 2025
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Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet 2023
This Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet speaks of the North Canterbury soils from the first sniff. There is an earthy grounding that defines this...
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October 13, 2025
Pegasus Bay Gewurztraminer 2025
Unmistakably Gewurz, Turkish Delight, musk and rose petals soar from the glass but with a poise that keeps it from tipping into excess. Ther...
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October 12, 2025
Main Divide Pinot Noir 2023
I poured this Main Divide Pinot Noir at the Pinot Palooza event last year and my challenge to allcomers was simple: find me a better value...
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September 30, 2025
Nautilus Chardonnay 2023
A Chardonnay that grows on you, this Nautilus release is layered and wonderfully moreish. Woah!
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September 18, 2025
Main Divide Chardonnay 2024
Get in the queue! A ripping bargain for around 30 bucks, this Main Divide Chardonnay punches well above its weight for quality and value. ...
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September 09, 2025
Nautilus Cuvée Brut NV
A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (70/30), this Nautilus Cuvée Brut NV is an easy recommendation for those seeking an approachable bott...
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September 06, 2025
Nautilus The Paper Sauvignon Blanc 2023
It appears the Sauvalanche is over, well, at least it is on my tasting bench. Not that many come through the door, and I'm not at all ...
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August 18, 2025
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Fresh, vibrant and ready to party, sling this Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2024 by the water or even on your boat, lapping up those sunny spri...
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August 12, 2025
Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2020
Dark cherries and an encompassing savoury drive highlight this most approachable Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir.
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August 10, 2025
Nautilus Estate Clay Hills Vineyard Block 3 Pinot Noir 2020
Silky, elegant, classy, this Nautilus Estate Clay Hills Vineyard Block 3 Pinot Noir 2020 is a super delight.
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August 04, 2025
Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2019
The last time I saw this Pegasus Bay Prima Donna 2019 was in 2022 and an extra couple of years in bottle has certainly been of benefit. It...
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November 16, 2024
Pegasus Bay Estate Pinot Noir 2022
From the Donaldson family's sustainably farmed vineyards in North Canterbury comes this superb expression of Pinot Noir and it is easy...
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November 16, 2024
Main Divide Pinot Noir 2022
Find me a better Pinot Noir for $35. At a competitive price point, this Main Divide Pinot Noir from the team at Pegasus Bay rises to the f...
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November 16, 2024
Tai Tira King Tide Reserve Pinot Noir 2019
One thing the Kiwis do is release their Pinots with some bottle age. I wish there was more of that here in Australia. This Tai Tira King Tid...
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May 13, 2024
Georges Road Les Terrasses Rosé 2023
A summertime Rosé, the 4.5g/L of residual sugar protrudes a little but the crunch from the red apple can't be denied.
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March 24, 2024
Georges Road Selection Pinot Gris 2023
This is the best Pinot Gris I have seen for a little while. It's an absolutely ripping wine! The detail, the interest and the wonderfu...
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March 18, 2024
Georges Road L'Etranger Pinot Noir 2022
Georges Road is a small winery an hour's north of Christchurch in the Waipara region. These wines are considered and well made. The L...
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March 17, 2024
Georges Road Block Three Riesling 2022
From a tiny Waipara producer an hour's north of Christchurch comes this most impressive Riesling. Inspired by his time him Alsace, winem...
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March 11, 2024
Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 2021
This Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 2021 has a weight that matches the Torbreck portfolio perfectly. Acquired by Torbreck a few years ago, if ...
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July 18, 2023
