Pinot’s from New Zealand tend to be big, bold and fruity but wines of this price should also have an air of refinement and elegance. Nautilus Pinot is just that and provides those quintessential aromas of raspberry coupled with some spice from a short time in oak. Delicious now but will improve for a further five years or so.

The Faultline is classic Marlborough Sauvignon with racy acidity underpinning the exotic mix of fruit that positively roars out of the glass on the first sniff. Although much more competitively priced than some we tried, this has a quality lacking in many more expensive examples tasted.

This wonderfully rich Pinot Noir from Kevin Judd is full of black cherry, raspberry and red currant, well structured with a peppery long finish. Perfect with Charcuterie, pheasant,chicken, steak or even a wild mushroom risotto.

Although from the same region as the Faultline, Nautilus has a very different character to its neighbour. Whilst remaining a classic of the region it has an intensity of fruit and aroma that sets this wine apart.

This excellent wine from Kevin Judd meets all the expectations of a top New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The aroma is of peach, melon and a hint of papaya, the mouth feel is full and refreshingly crisp, perfect for fish and white meats.