New Zealand

90 points James Suckling"Sour cherries, redcurrants, dried flowers, smoke and baking spices on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Juicy and fruity with a crisp finish. Pleasant and varietal. Drink now. Screw cap."

93 points Wine Enthusiast"A strong vintage for Te Mata and the Hawke's Bay region in general, this release of Elston strikes a fine balance between fruit ripeness, freshness and oak. Lemon and pineapple aromas are vibrant above seashell and creamy oak...

92 Wine Enthusiast"There’s a lovely lift of passion fruit, guava, citrus and floral aromas to start, backed by a gunflint and briny note. The palate is a graceful balance of texture, acidity, flavor and length. The long, lifted acidity and chalky...

96 points James Suckling"This has aromas of flint, toast, jasmine, dried pineapples, lemons and sea shells. Some cardamom and salted butter. Classy and driven, with a medium to full body and tight, sleek layers. Perfumed and bright. Everything in balance...

96 points Bob Campbell"It’s intensely aromatic on the nose showing passionfruit, feijoa, Granny Smith apple and lemon peel characters. The palate delivers excellent fruit power and persistency backed by refreshing acidity, making it delectable and...

91 points James Suckling"A crisp and tangy white with sliced lemon and hints of grass. Light body. Dry at the end due to the acid intensity. Very Sancerre like. Drink and enjoy. Screw cap." Vinous Reverie NotesThe winding Dashwood Pass connects...

94 points Wine Spectator"Lush and expressive, with plenty of concentration to the mix of mango, lemon curd and litsea oil flavors. Details of dried pineapple, candied ginger and crystalized orange zest add complexity and aromatics on the long...

91 points Vinous"Vavasour's 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley offers up the classic characters of this subregion of Marlborough with its expressive green aromas of pea, mint, elderflower and lime. Clean and pristine, it is focused and has an element of...