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Omaka Springs 2002 Winemaker's Selection Chardonnay (Marlborough)

Editors' Choice

Price $24

Buttery on the nose, but nicely balanced, with scents of honey, peaches and limes giving way to apple, peach and citrus flavors. Plump in the mouth without being heavy, and it even picks up a hint of chalky minerality on the finish. Imported by T.G.I.C. Importers. — J.C. (7/1/2005)

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Omaka Springs 2001 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)

Price $17

Sharp, piercing aromas of pineapple and steel yield a bit prior to a tangy, citrusy palate. There’s some chalk and slate on the finish, which adds an element of complexity. The only noticeable fault here is a candied sweetness at the tail end — W.E. (8/1/2002)

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Omaka Springs 2003 Riesling (Marlborough)

Price $17

Apple, pear and quince aromas segue into a pleasant mix of tree and stone fruits on the palate, wrapped up by a zippy, citrusy finish. Best Riesling yet from this producer, worth trying if you can find it. — J.C. (8/1/2004)

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Omaka Springs 2006 Falveys Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)

Price $24

This is very nice, with just enough herbaceousness to mark it as New Zealand, yet not so much as to be overwhelming. Green pea scents are interspersed with hints of honey and fig, while the finish is a bit short but crisp and filled with citrus and chalk. — J.C. (3/1/2007)

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Omaka Springs 2001 Riesling (Marlborough)

Price $14

A classic NZ Riesling that’s all about fruit: apples, pears and limes on the nose, with more of the same in the mouth. Medium-weight, but balanced by plenty of racy acidity that turns tart and malic on the finish. — J.C. (8/1/2002)

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Omaka Springs 2002 Pinot Gris (Marlborough)

Price $15

Pinot Gris is quickly becoming the hot white grape in New Zealand, and this is a fine example. Ripe, honeyed pear and apple fruit provides plenty of weight, but there’s also crisp acidity to provide balance. Going by taste alone, it may have a touch of residual sugar to help round out the mouthfeel and counter the zesty acids, but the hint of sweetness will only… — J.C. (11/15/2003)

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Omaka Springs 2004 Riesling (Marlborough)

Price $17

Made in a lean, racy style, this Marlborough Riesling combines moderate alcohol (12.5%) with minimal residual sugar to make a crisp, refreshing wine well suited to washing down shellfish. Scents of stones (flint) and lime pick up hints of nectarine before finishing tart and clean. Imported by T.G.I.C. Importers. — J.C. (7/1/2005)

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Omaka Springs 2005 Pinot Gris (Marlborough)

Price $17

This plump, medium-bodied Pinot Gris has lots of bold fruit on the nose, ranging from luscious pears and ripe melons to crisp apples. The flavors aren’t quite as clean and expressive, but there’s still decent fruit along with tarry, rubbery notes. Finishes dry and chalky. Imported by T.G.I.C. Importers. — J.C. (2/1/2006)

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