New Zealand Wine Review - Church Road, Hawke's Bay, Merlot Malbec Cabernet, 2012

Aroma: Sweet stewed plums and blackberries.

Color: Deep and dark purple red.

Consistency: Smoother and lighter than expected.

Taste: New season cherries and green apples.

Cost: $14

Quality rating: 2

Value rating: 2

Final words: Looked and smelt the part but didn't live up to expectations. Can buy better.

New Zealand Wine Review – Wovenstone, Ohau, Pinot Gris, 2014

Aroma: Sweet limes, honey and raisins.

Color: Pink and orange apricot blush.

Consistency: Thick and lush.

Taste: Sweet mandarins, almonds and honey.

Cost: $10

Quality rating: 2

Value rating: 3.5

Final words: Solid and drinkable wine. Great to see wines coming out of the Horowhenua on the supermarket shelf.

New Zealand Wine Review – Mission, Hawke’s Bay, Gewurtztraminer, 2014

Aroma: Floral aroma with lilac curry spices.

Color: Golden with hints of lime.

Consistency: Medium and a bit thick.

Taste: Lychees, lychees and more lychees with a sprinkle of honey and lime.

Cost: $10

Quality rating: 3

Value rating: 4

Final words: I love sweet Gewurtztraminer. This one is simple, clean and fresh and a really unbeatable price.