Wine from New Zealand

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: Impressive structure and concentration. Terrific complexity in the mix here, too. Blueberries and mixed cherries on the nose and palate with a terrific layering of plush, assertive tannins and a fresh, vibrant kick into...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: The voluminous yet weightless 2016 Hunting Hill Chardonnay continues this bottling's successful run of vintages. Hints of roasted cashew accent tropical fruit, but thanks to a zesty line of citrusy acids, the wine powers...

jamessuckling.com, 94 points: A richly fruited style with black-cherry and berry aromas and flavors, cast in a gently muscular bed of grainy tannins that delivers a smooth, plush and luxuriant mouthfeel. Dark-plum finish. Needs time. Drink in 2021.

jamessuckling.com, 90 points: Pomegranates and wild raspberries, framed in spicy, assertive fresh-oak aromas. Taut, chewy tannins, strawberry and raspberry flavors and a bright, fresh finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Calvert offers expressive black cherry, black raspberry and anise notes with suggestions of lavender and dried Provence herbs. Medium-bodied, soft, supple and packed with black berry...

Decanter, 94 points: A harmonious and balanced style with a high level of fruit concentration on the silken mid-palate. A more restrained style than you might anticipate from New Zealand, but this is the windy Wairarapa providing its own...

Wine Enthusiast, 90 points: Jules Taylor comes through with yet another classy wine, this time in the form of a medium-bodied Pinot Gris with flesh on its bones. Lifted pear, peach and white pepper aromas continue to the palate. Medium-bodied with...

MW Bob Campbell, 95 points: Unusually rich, fleshy Chardonnay in a mouth-filling and accessible style that makes a change from the rather more steely wine I expect under this label. Quite oaky with ginger, ripe peach, tree fruits and a hint of...

jamessuckling.com, 91 points: (91 points) Quite a rich and creamy wine for this producer, but with the usual polished texture and long finish. A little bit closed on the nose right now, although some gardenia and peach notes are showing. But this is...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91 points: The 2017 Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc continues this vineyard's fine tradition for producing aromatic, distinctive Sauvignon Blanc. It combines hints of crushed tomato leaf and nettles with passion fruit...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Fleshy cherry and blackberry notes have an appealing velvety texture, with pops of black pepper, dried lavender and sage, lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 2,164 cases made.–MW

Wine Enthusiast, 90 points: A wallflower when compared to other, more aggressively aromatic Kiwi Sauvignon Blancs, this wine offers hints of citrus, stone fruit, flowers and grass on the nose. The palate is of most interest here: It's linear and...

MW Bob Campbell, 94 points: Intense Riesling with citrus, apricot/tree fruit, toast, brioche, floral and spice flavours. A powerful and complex wine with a multi-layered and very lengthy finish. It appears to be quite developed for a wine from the...

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: Enticing and very fresh nose of sliced pears and flowers with hints of almonds and vanilla. A great combination of vibrant fruit and silky texture, this tightly wound, medium-bodied chardonnay is just beginning to unfurl...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Sourced from two vineyards near Renwick, the 2017 Cru Wairau Sauvignon Blanc comes from vines averaging 25 years old. It's mainly tank aged but kept on lees and released in April following the vintage. This medium to...