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Clearview Estate Winery 'The Basket Press' 2021, Hawke's Bay
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Dry, excellent weight and mouthfeel…

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Te Rere Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Waiheke Island
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Te Rere Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Waiheke Island
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Te Rere Reserve Chardonnay 2022, Waiheke Island
2022, Chardonnay
Te Rere Reserve Chardonnay 2022, Waiheke Island
2022, Chardonnay

A captivating wine…

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Smith & Sheth 'Omahu Lieux-Dits' Syrah 2024, Omahu Vineyard, Hawke's Bay
2024, Syrah
Smith & Sheth 'Omahu Lieux-Dits' Syrah 2024, Omahu Vineyard, Hawke's Bay
2024, Syrah

Great colour and concentration with a distinctive and powerful bouquet of…

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Halite Pinot Noir 2025, Martinborough
2025, Pinot Noir
Halite Pinot Noir 2025, Martinborough
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Such a lovely wine, ripe and pure fruited with…

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2024, Red blend
Smith & Sheth 'Cantera Lieux-Dits' Gimblett Gravels Red Blend 2024, Omahu Vineyard, Hawke's Bay
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Fabulous wine!

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Smith & Sheth CRU Albariño 2025, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay
2025, Albariño
Smith & Sheth CRU Albariño 2025, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay
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Crisp and textured …

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Smith & Sheth CRU Rosé of Syrah 2025, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay
2025, Rosé
Smith & Sheth CRU Rosé of Syrah 2025, Heretaunga, Hawke's Bay
2025, Rosé

An excellent bouquet with power in the surge of…

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2025, Rosé

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