90+ Point Wines: New Zealand

So consistent. All that you’d expect to see is here. Rich, intense layers of lemongrass, briny, wet stone minerality, spicy, creamy, and the signature flintlock smokiness. And no mention of fruit yet, but it’s there... Read More

A vibrant white, with an intense, fragrant and mouthwatering mix of Key lime, passion fruit and grilled pineapple flavors, accented by hints of lemon verbena, lemongrass and freshly grated ginger, plus a note of crunchy sea salt... Read More

Dry River's 2018 Pinot Noir boasts scents of earth, cola and plum. It's plush and atypically soft on the medium-bodied palate—no doubt the product of a warm vintage—which makes it approachable now, yet it appears... Read More

Offers a concentrated, generous mix of mango, green apple and lemon curd flavors. Sleek and juicy, with a whiff of lemon blossoms on the finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported.

Very pale yellow. Explosive aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit, lemon peel and lime zest jump out of the glass, followed by hints of Thai basil and thyme. This in-your-face drop captures the essence of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.... Read More

Intense aromas of gooseberry, star fruit, and basil exude from this perky and delicious wine. On the palate, high-toned acidity and mouth-puckering grapefruit are surrounded by green apple and just-cut grass.

Easy to drink, with a balanced flavor profile, this wine is bright and perky from start to finish. Grapefruit and laurel notes, along with just-ripened pineapple, complement its racy acidity with tart overtones.

It all starts in their Estate Marlborough vineyards, in the region famous for introducing elegant, cool climate New Zealand wines to the world. Marlborough’s warm days and cool nights create an extended growing season allowing... Read More

An elegant expression of the Marlborough region, Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc showcases vibrant tropical notes underpinned by a crisp, herbaceous edge. Bright character meets balanced structure, with intense flavors of passionfruit,... Read More