Newton Forrest Cornerstone 2010 $60 ★★★★★

Glossy and gorgeous in the glass, but prepare to be seduced by the hot-cross bun and Christmas pudding perfume.  If you can tear your nose away from the glass for long enough to sip – you’ll be rewarded with buxom berry and chocolate flavours  and a smooth, velvety texture.  Don’t be fooled though, there’s some serious power behind this wine. www.forrestwines.co.nz