• • Simon
  • 14 March 2011
  1 out of 5

  Poor example

  I was really disappointed in this wine - especially given the higher than average price. We regularly match Gewurz with Thai food, but this was poorly balanced - I might as well have been drinking a tropical juice. NZ is usually so reliable, so definitely won’t be buying Waimea brand again.

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• • Ralphie
  • 15 May 2013
  4 out of 5

  An unexpected delight

  When I ordered this wine I was afraid it would be like it's Australian cousin: far from it. Excellent flavour, slightly sweeter than expected but delightfully spicy. I drank it with Chicken Tikka Marsala and this was a similar match to sliced bananas with this dish. Well recommended. Don't take it as just an apparetif as so many seem to say - have it with spicy food thoughh I cannot see it matching Thai food.

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• • Jazzpootle
  • 22 September 2012
  4 out of 5

  Turkish delight!

  This could be a desert wine and it has hints of turkish delight. I loved it! Wouldn't have it with thai food as suggested but would buy it to as a dessert wine.

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• • DrFabio
  • 18 May 2011
  5 out of 5

  Delicious!

  We loved this wine! It's exactly what I want from a Gewurz - sweet, lychee, honeyed flavours, and I think my husband would bath in it if he could (his first glass disappeared very swiftly!). It was absolutely delicious, though if you don't like sweeter wines I can see why this wouldn't appeal. I'm not sure about pairing it with food, but then it tasted so good by itself I don't think I want to sully it with other flavours!

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• • Stanley
  • 8 April 2011
  5 out of 5

  Gorgeous

  Find it hard to understand the negative reactions. Yes, the nose is small, but the palate is smooth with notes of rose petals, lychees and honey, and frankly drop-dead gorgeous. I agree, though, it's too good to have with food. Better as an aperitif or with strawberries.

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• • gertslad
  • 6 February 2011
  1 out of 5

  Wowful

  I'm a great fan of Top notch Gewurztraminer. BUT, this is just plain poor. Lacks any Gewurz. character, no bouquet to speak of and no real spice, as for floral notes forget it. Villa Maria so much better.

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Press Reviews

• • The Wine Gang
  • www.thewinegang.com

  "New Zealand aromatic styles are becoming increasingly well distributed, which is a welcome trend in our view. This rose petal-perfumed, complex, spicy Gewürz has a touch of sweetness (well, 16 grams to be precise), but is delightfully well balanced. Score: 91/100"