Peter Sultan

9.0

Deceptively simple?New Zealand syrah with a cool climate DNA. Waiting for day 2. And day 2: better, fuller, lovely. Smooth & velvety texture are the bywords.
— 5 years ago

Sam

9.2

From Aldi, brilliant wine full of flavour and not to dry — 6 years ago

Rich Mueller

9.1

Others say it’s oaky... I get a little but not in an off-putting way. For the $, this is incredibly solid. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any white meat bird. — 7 years ago

Paul Weil

8.9

A Kiwi SB with a citric punch, this excellent white has a floral nose, lemongrass and lime flavors up front, leading into a palate cleansing lemon zest finish. It went well with blackened tilapia and steamed green beans. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Nose of ripe; blackberries, blueberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, white & black pepper, soft, chalky minerals with light & dark fresh florals. On the palate, lean; blueberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, cherries, black licorice, soft baking spices; clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, powdery crushed rocks, leather, dry & fresh dark florals with understated white & black pepper. Photos of parts of the soil structure in the Gimblett Gravels and vines around their Cellar Door. — 8 years ago

Keith Crump

9.0

A little austere — 9 years ago

Jeff Thompson

9.7

I describe this as unripe tasting with a nice simple refreshing crispness. — 5 years ago

Muralee Murugesu

9.0

Elegant new world Chardonnay made in one of the best NZ wine region of Hawkes bay. Slightly oaked that brings the vanilla out along with a butter popcorn balanced with citrusy grapefruit notes. One interesting note: hints of daiginjo sake on the nose; perhaps it’s the white flower or lychees aromas. Nice new world white. — 5 years ago

Richie Davies

9.0

Lovely chardonnay- nice balance — 7 years ago

Max Hollander-Eberly

9.1

Always good to have a taste of home, and very little does that better than Gimblett Gravels Syrah. Great dark fruit, showing excellent leathery tones. — 8 years ago

Nick Justice

9.3

Great balance of fruit and oak. Very complex with stunning stone fruits and great minerality fantastic length and poise. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Citrus, pineapple, green apple & melon, tropicals with white & yellow florals on the nose. Nice round texture, good chalkiness & soft minerals, wet stones, guava, pineapple, green apple, underripe melon, white peach, nectarine with nice delicate spice on the long finish. — 8 years ago

Linda Marshall

9.0

Good crisp glass. Strong pear but clean finish — 9 years ago

Keith Crump

9.3

Fantastic — 5 years ago

Marilla Pender-Cudlip

9.5

Light crisp fruity — 5 years ago

K Brooks

8.9

Very pleasant Sauvignon Blanc, light and dry and not grassy like typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs — 6 years ago

Ann Marie

10

Day one of shoot a wrap. Woo hoo. Celebration with agency. Amazing day. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Nose of peppercorns savoury spices and minerals Medium weight with plummy minerality coming through on the palate. Hawkes Bay NZ Syrah has always been a favourite of mine starting with Te Mata's Bull Nose Syrah 10 years ago. This Salo is made by leading Aussie winemaker Steve Flamsteed of Giant Steps in the Yarra Valley Tasted again 36 weeks later. Lacked a little mid palate fruit when compared to the Mt Langhi Cliff Edge which was a similar cool climate peppery Shiraz. I preferred the Langhi. — 8 years ago

David P

9.2

Lovely mix of fruit and spice. A nice mouthfeel and sculpted tannin structure. Full bodied enough to enjoy with New Zealand lamb! — 8 years ago

Patricia Schnitzer

9.0

Sept 17, 2015. "Lost in Helsinki" Great atmosphere, nice wine! Just arrived Finland from US. Nice light bodied NZ Pinot. Smoky, nice tannins, smooth finish. — 9 years ago

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