South Island

Kono

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Excellent example of why Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs are my favorite Sb wines. Crisp, clean, light yellow with a hint of green. Just unripe peach, sweet bell pepper. Wonderful. β€” 5 months ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2021

Love the special character of these South African Chards β€” 6 months ago

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David White

David White

HR Pinot Noirs are excellent as well πŸ‘

Mollydooker Wines

Two Left Feet Shiraz Blend 2013

2013. Eleven years under a screw cap and it tastes very fresh with dark berry fruit and no visible signs of age. From the other reviews, I think the oak has probably mellowed a bit and I really enjoyed it with a meaty patty melt. β€” 7 months ago

Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

While its name doesn’t sound like an SB from NZ, it sure tastes like one. Pronounced passion fruit, a little green apple, and more lime than other Sauv Blancs. Refreshing and great value at TJs. β€” 7 months ago

Rockford

Basket Press Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

I received a bottle of Rockford as a 40th birthday gift, a wine I wasn’t familiar with at the time. After five years of aging, I opened it in the company of good friends – and what an experience! A rich and well-balanced wine, with intense flavors of berries and plums that really impressed. Wow, a wine that captivates with its harmony and depth. β€” 8 months ago

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Spy Valley

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

From triangle wine β€” 4 months ago

Mollydooker Wines

Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2021

AEL
8.9

Granular, ripe and heavy. Syrupy berry and smokey notes. Quite smooth. Enjoyable? Yes. Whopping alcohol level? Yes. Worth fifty bucks? No. At mom's. β€” 5 months ago

Mollydooker Wines

The Boxer Shiraz

One of the faves for Shiraz. Big, bold, yet easy to drink. Punchy with black and red fruits, not to tannic. β€” 6 months ago

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Always a crowd pleaser. πŸ€— β€” 7 months ago

Elderton

Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 2015

2016 in 22’ yurp, pretty good. Have had better in the hundo-ish price range but i’d give it another buy β€” 3 years ago

Two Hands

Gnarly Dudes Barossa Valley Shiraz 2011

Perfect. It's f-ing perfect. β€” 10 years ago

Penfolds

St. Henri Shiraz 2012

We had the 2012 Vintage on 2/14-15/25. An excellent Syray with tastes of blackberry, plum, mocha, leather and spice. As time went on the bouquet developed eucalyptus. Full bodied, New World. Fruit forward. I’m glad I gave it 13 years in the bottle. β€” 5 months ago

Barista Wines

Pinotage 2023

Very good. Almost smoky taste Cherry and plum. β€” 6 months ago

Jam Jar

Sweet Shiraz

Like the BBQ chilled red in the Hamptons β€” 6 months ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

Plum jam with a nice dry finish. β€” 7 months ago

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

3.0. A passable Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but with a somewhat dull taste. On sale for $10.99, regularly $13.99. β€” 8 months ago

Penfolds

RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2009

Really good Shiraz that is starting to age well. Plenty of heavy blackcurrant, diesel and menthol with a finish that is long and complex. This will get smoother over time but it drinks well now. Only complaint is that there was a lot of sediment, meaning the last eighth of the bottle was lost (unfortunately no decanter available). Great Penfolds example without the huge Grange pricing. β€” 6 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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@Clive McNish RWT is great stuff, we've got several 90's vintages hiding away, last tasted about 4 years ago, all still with plenty of time to go.

Torbreck Vintners

RunRig Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier 1998

Enormous oak. Hard to believe this is 16 years old. Plenty of life. β€” 11 years ago