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A bit muted on the nose, but this wine scores points for its bold flavors of peach and citrus and oily texture. Flirts with sweetness, with 8g/L (0.8%) residual sugar. 1 Note
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From this well-respected winery comes a solid effort. Citrus, butter and cream, smoke, and a grassy herbaceousness all contribute to this well-rounded, zesty wine, which is riper than many and seems geared to the U.S. market. 1 Note
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Soft and jam-packed with sweet and snappy strawberry and rhubarb aromas. The flavors are similar and are buffeted by a refreshing cool herbal streak. This is like a berry sundae—easy-going and fun to dig into. Being a wine from young vines, it’s more straightforward than complex. 1 Note
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This producer is turning out some interesting wines. The 2002 Merlot displays slightly candied cherry flavors along with a lactic note that brings to mind cherry cheesecake. Picks up hints of lemon and mocha on the tart finish. 1 Note
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Smoky-smelling and closed at first, showing little more than dried herbs. It opens up on the palate to reveal creamy black cherry flavors, dried herbs and a lip-smacking mocha finish. The blend is 80% Cabernet, 20% Merlot. 1 Note
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A straightforward, easy-drinking Chardonnay from one of New Zealand’s best Chardonnay producers. Peach, pineapple and citrus fruits give a round impression on the palate, finishing with a tart edge. Drink now. 1 Note
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Starts off citrusy, but those notes are rounded out by ripe apple and melon flavors. This off-dry, round-in-the-mouth Pinot Gris then picks up subtle spice and pepper notes on the finish. 1 Note
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The entry-level Chardonnay from Kumeu River gives just a taste of what heights its Chardonnays can achieve. With only one third aged in oak, the wine comes across as rather fruity and direct, with pleasant pear, pineapple and melon flavors and a round, easygoing style. 1 Note
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A cleanly made, straightforward Pinot Gris, with ripe apple and citrus aromas and flavors that finish crisp despite having noticeable residual sugar on the palate. Nicely balanced. Imported by Wilson Daniels 1 Note
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Kumeu River’s entry-level Chardonnay boasts plenty of tropical fruit and citrus flavors, all rolled into a fresh, crisp wine. It’s a simple fruit cocktail, but with well-judged balance and zesty, food-friendly acids. 1 Note
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Kumeu River Pinot Gris - 2000
