The art of wine buying involves more than discovering quality offerings. The real challenge – and the greatest satisfaction – lies in identifying wines at varying levels of quality that deliver outstanding value for money.
Ranging in price from $16 to $29, these white, rosé and red wines are all of very good quality and some are outstanding.
WHITES
Church Road Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2021
Described by wine-maker Chris Scott as “unashamedly just a little bit old school”, this fresh, full-bodied wine has generous, ripe stonefruit flavours, mealy, toasty notes adding good complexity, and a well-rounded finish. Already enjoyable, it should be at its best by mid-2023+. $19
Durvillea Marlborough Pinot Gris 2021
This ideal all-purpose wine was grown mostly in the Awatere Valley. Freshly aromatic, it has citrusy, spicy flavours, strong and lively, finely balanced acidity and a dry, lingering finish.
