Matahiwi Estate Holly Pinot Noir 2019, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: From the Matahiwi Vineyard in the Wairarapa wine region, Holly 2019 Pinot Noir is elegant with pink florals, ripe red and dark berry, fine herb, nutmeg and ginger spice plushy and fresh on the palate. Tannins are fine and chalky. The Matahiwi Vineyard is planted with several Pinot Noir clones. This wine was made from clones 667, 5 and 777 and was aged 12 months in oak barrels (23% new). Drink: 2021-2024. 17543 13.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Te Awanga Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Te Awanga Estate 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand. Vibrant with fresh white nectarine and elegant with fine herb, lemon-lime peel balanced with mouth-watering acidity on the palate. Drink: 2021-2022. 17553 12.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. May 12, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review

Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2016, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: From Martinborough, North Island, Luna Estate 2016 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied with ripe raspberry, cherry, baking spice, earthy and savoury fine herb flavours on the palate. Lovely and easy to enjoy. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 17544 12.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. May 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Forrest Wines The Doctors' Riesling 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Forrest Wines, The Doctors' 2019 Riesling is produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes from Marlborough, South Island. Low in alcohol at 9% abv means you can have a glass or two of this delicious off-dry Riesling with lime zest, orange blossom and chalky, briny mineral flavours that linger on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2027. 12321 9.10% MS 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 12, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Muddy Water Skin Ferment 2019, Waipara, South Island, New Zealand: Muddy Water 2019 is a skin ferment New Zealand orange wine. Produced from a blend of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Saint Laurent and Gruner Vetliner wine grapes, look for soft orange, baking spice, dried citrus, fine herb and floral flavours finishing with a chalky minerality and chewy tannins. A very different and interesting wine. Chill, drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2028. 17825 12.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. May 12, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review