Aromatic white wine, displaying fresh citrus flavours of lemon and lime, floral notes.

This powerful wine is almost pungent in its intensity with full fruit flavours across the spectrum, from ripe tropical fruit to lush pink grapefruit.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Lemon sherbet, delicate floral, and honeyed spice aromas combined with a bright fruit palate of citrus and floral characters.

A single vineyard Pinot Gris offering ripe tropical fruit and nectarine notes with ginger spice undertones. Richly textured and well-balanced, with a hint of acidity and a subtle sweetness.

This is an immediately appealing, food friendly Chardonnay displaying a rich, freshly scented bouquet of stonefruit backed by spicy notes that tumble on to the persistent, well balanced palate.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

A rich full bodied, fruit driven Gisborne Chardonnay displaying classic tropical fruit characters supported by butterscotch nuances and balanced by a swirl of citrus.

Vivacious and floral, this, with succulent citrus, lime and mandarin notes and a crisp off-dry finish, the ferment stopped early to leave some natural sugar.

From Marlborough’s noted Omaka sub-region, a very good Chardonnay displaying pure aromatics of white nectarine and touches of fine vanillin oak. Deep, concentrated and creamily textural.

Named for Jackson Estate founder John Stichbury. Superbly aromatic, the fresh stonefruit, melon and citrus flavours are enhanced by a textural mouthfeel and a lingering, mineral-edged finish.

A relatively recent addition to the world-class wine labels from that region, this is a lean, mineral and brilliant gold medal wine.

Fruitier in character, it shows notes of pear, apple and lime with the same piercing acidity that makes New Zealand sauvignons so quaffable.

Harvested at night to take advantage of the lower temperatures. Pineapple and apricot aromas, with notes of toasted hazelnut. Creamy and textural, with balanced acidity and good depth.

What’s your favorite thing about green kiwifruit? What about Lemongrass or zesty currant berries? Nevermind, whatever it is, it’s in this Pinot Gris.

An elegantly styled Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc, displaying classic mellow herbaceous varietal characters suggesting capsicum and passionfruit enlivened by mineral notes.

Produced by one of Martinborough’s great winemakers, Roger Parkinson at Nga Waka. A fruity, forward Sauvignon Blanc with an abundance of passionfruit and melon characters.

A classical, zingy NZ Sauvignon displaying an excellent concentration of passionfruit, gooseberry and herbaceous flavours that last through to the refreshing citrus finish.

Wairau Valley fruit, lush aromatic notes of stonefruit, citrus and hazelnut augmenting a fresh, fruit-driven palate of peach, citrus, brioche and sweet spice.

The Clairs are Sauvignon Blanc experts, making something like a zillion versions, so we’re guessing that it might be their fave. Opulent notes of passionfruit, grapefruit & blackcurrant shimmer.

A soft, rounded Sauvignon Blanc with lush fruit. The nose is softly full and voluminous with fresh, fragrant aromas of ripe passionfruit and tropical fruit with lifted exotic florals.

This serious Sauvignon Blanc is quite unlike most others made in New Zealand, and has more in common with the savoury, textural white wines of Bordeaux.

The Brothers Sauvignon Blanc strongly evokes its local terroir, expressing a vivid intensity and fresh liveliness. Scintillating aromas of florals and citrus, beautifully developed flavours.

Stablemate of the high-flying Peregrine, and at the drier end of the spectrum, with fresh acidity and a subtlety to the flavours. Citrus and ginger aromatics complement the mineral-edged notes.

The Alpha Domus wines are single vineyard and estate grown. Vibrant aromas of passionfruit, guava, lime, a hint of mango. A balanced and juicy palate with great depth of flavour and rounded texture.

Nga Waka consistently produce a line of food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc wines, with the passionfruit and capsicum varietal characters enlivened by an underlying mineral presence.

No oak, just stainless steel with six months on lees to add complexity and richness to the wine. Tangy and fresh, with ripe stonefruit and pear aromas that combine with the focused mineral acidity.

A tropical nirvana of guava, passionfruit & mango collaborate with juicy crisp citrus. Flinty mineral notes & mouth-watering racy acidity arise from this gorgeous expression of purity, elegance & clarity. 50c per bottle ($6 per case) donated to guide dog charities.

The rich and creamy palate is courtesy of some judicious oak work and extended time on lees, held in balance by a refreshing acidity, with the end result a definitive expression of our most successfu

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Intense, tropical, the Raptor is packed with grassy, mineral-tinged aromas and rich flavours, the sum considerably more than its component parts.

A basketful of fruit tinged with spice, a slight hint of honey and a long, lingering finish.

Richly ripe, intensely flavoured and deliciously drinkable, all from a vineyard that was once a race track.

A light, dry, elegantly styled Chardonnay from 3rd-generation Italian imports De Bortoli, with a fine nose of citrus and florals and a gently textural palate of savoury and chalky characters nuanced by mineral notes and nutty hints.

The palate is full bodied and rich with long, lingering flavours leaving the palate with a lasting textural complexity.

The palate shows a rich concentration of pure Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc characters.

Punchy snow pea, white grapefruit and coriander aromas with lemongrass and rock melon on the palate and lemonade acidity.

Loveblock’s organic Sauvignon is an avalanche of aromatics on an elegant palate of peach and tropical fruit with precise acidity. Comes in an environ-mentally friendly cardboard box.

Handcrafted from selected fruit parcels sourced from Bannockburn, this offers an enticing floral-tinged bouquet, excellent fruit weight, spicy notes and a lingering mineral-edged, off-dry finish.

Soho have crafted a lower alcohol 9.5% Riesling that lacks nothing in the way of fresh varietal character, displaying classic pipfruit, citrus and honeysuckle flavours.

Brewed with predominantly Riwaka hops from Nelson, and supported by a couple of American hop stars; Amarillo and Citra, plus a handful of specialty malts from Gladfield Malt on Canterbury plains, NZ.

Bit of a young punk this, but with a starry smile rather than a sneer. It gives the tongue a swift wake-up then climbs all over your palate with zesty charm, enthusiasm and some fab citrus flavours.

Oak aged, and a complete contrast to the fresh and lively Stitch, this is rich and creamy, with great weight on the palate. Demands food.

Leaving the berries on the vines a little later to develop further leaves this Pinot Gris with an incredible overall Apple Strudel experience

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Nicely textural, with a mineral surge, notes of blackcurrant, guava and passionfruit. Elegant, balanced, distinctly salty.

Ripe vibrant flavours of pink grapefruit, white peach and lime with underlying slatey mineral notes. The excellent fruit weight and concentration carried by the mouth-watering acidity.

The Searles’ single vineyard wines evoke Gisborne’s sun-drenched terroir. From their upper-tier Church House range, an enticing bouquet of orange blossom, plum and honeysuckle, the lively, lime-accented stonefruit flavours lingering through to a fresh, zesty finish.

Nga Waka do Chardonnay particularly well. Vivid stonefruit flavours are underpinned by subtle oak, malo and barrel fermentation characters. Weighty and textural, this will cellar nicely for 3-5 years.

This is the first release of Pinot Gris from fruit off the Landing vineyard. An off dry style, there’s a voluptuous rich burst of stone fruit with a soft luscious finish.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Chardonnay winemaking meets Pinot Gris in this soft and gentle, barrel fermented wine. Essentially dry (there's about 5gm residual), the palate evokes ripe pears and stonefruit.

Like Jacinda Ardern this wine is youthful and attractive, friendly and approachable, has personality in spades without being OTT, and is very diplomatic.

Clay soils and dense planting provide small bunches with thick skins. Old barrels and not so standard winemaking produce a rich, complex, alternative style of Sauvignon Blanc.

Dry Pinot Gris, made in a style that is great with food. Attractive apricot and spiced nashi pear characters, a lovely weight on the palate and a fine, elegant finish.

Fruit from the Wairua Valley, aged in old French oak barrels. From a warm vintage, there’s plenty of ripe & generous stonefruit.With time in the bottle, it's ready to be enjoyed now, an absolute steal

Complex aromas of white peach and nectarine are delicately underpinned by notes of blackcurrant and dried herbs. Deliciously soft in texture, the flavours are enhanced by extended maturation "Sur lie"

Displays a distinct mineral quality, the rich, creamy palate courtesy of judicious oak work and time on lees, all held in balance by a refreshing acidity.

The inaugural Chardonnay release from winemaker John Hancock and his eldest son Willy. Small batch production, with creamy fruit characters balanced by a crisp finish and and nutty oak nuances.

Tropical meets herbaceous, with smoky capsicum and herbal characters embellished by notes of oak and flint. Weighty and textural.

Waiheke superstars, Soho, head to Marlborough. A spicy, stonefruit-driven wine boasting gorgeous aromatics, the finish is off-dry, providing the ideal sign-off to this beautifully structured wine.

This has all the herby hallmarks you would expect from top a flight SB. A trickly mineral stream denotes its geographical genesis, while the rush of flavour and acid says she'll be good to go.

A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.

Lively and zesty on the nose, with lime, herb and passionfruit notes. Vibrant lime flavours and demonstrates classic Sauvignon herbaceousness.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Tupari ?Boulder Row?s? Sauvignon Blanc is distinguished by a creamy texture and attractive secondary characters derived from fermentation and lees aging.

Sublime elegant length and searching acidity, with just a hint of ripe phenolic graininess and a kaffir lime leaf finish.

Courtesy of the remarkable Ben Glover, a subtle and restrained Gewürztraminer expression, fresh tasting and delightfully textural, with lovely fl oral characters and a fragrant nose of musk and spice.

The masters of Vouvray have come up with a most appealing sparkling version. 100% Chenin Blanc fruit, it displays a flinty apple nose and is rich and full-bodied in the mouth, the generously ripe fruit flavours paving the way to a long, dry, chalky finish.

From low cropping, organically grown Riesling vines, with a beautifully scented bouquet of honeyed citrus and spice. The pure and succulent fruit flavours are artfully balanced by a smooth finish.

Josmeyer operate at the highest level, delivering a purity others can only aspire to. Their superb Gris sets the benchmark with deliciously textural peach and honey characters and a mineral close.

This Austrian white varietal has made itself at home in the Tyrol-like environment of Central Otago. Fresh pipfruit and blossom characters are enhanced by spicy nuances and a lush texture.

This elegant and invigorating Chardonnay displays creamy citrus flavours augmented with nuances of florals, hazelnut and oak. A balancing mineral note and nicely textural palate add finishing touches.

The Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Marsanne Viognier boasts distinct honeysuckle, citrus blossom and jasmine on the nose. The rich, full and slippery texture is the endearing feature of this blend.

Creamy aromatics, with nectarine, hints of citrus and custard. Richly textured palate with good mouthfeel and harmony.

At the heart of the Greenhough range are the wines from the Hope Vineyard, made from organically certified vines.

A rich, spicy Chardonnay with a good tight structure binding the dominant oak characters.

The Death of Von Tempsky ( at Te Ngutu o Te Manu ) is a natural wine made with white grapes grown on the Cairnmuir Vineyard.

This is ‘oak light’ in style, Chablis inspired. The palate is lean and chalky with a mineral edge, and behind that a touch of warmth.

Fragrant, sumptuous array of peach, almond, cream and vanilla, replete with rich textures and flavours. Concentrated, expressive, fabulously long.

Brewed with predominantly Riwaka hops from Nelson, and supported by a couple of American hop stars; Amarillo and Citra, plus a handful of specialty malts from Gladfield Malt on Canterbury plains, NZ.

A nicely layered wine with elegant sweet nut and toasted oak notes shining through with mineral notes that echo on the long, impressive finish.

Mixed rich stone and citrus fruit with a silky creamy texture. There are layers of ripe fruit and well integrated vanilla French oak flavours. The finish is soft and silky.

Whole bunch pressed, naturally fermented and aged in a concrete egg, there’s a waxy lanolin note from the Semillon and a zesty note from the Sauvignon Blanc.

Superb Chardonnay displaying crème brûlée characters, notes of butterscotch, vanilla and caramelised fig. A refreshing lemon finish and brilliant acidity provide the balance and definition.

This, along with slow, whole bunch pressings, wild ferments and extended lees contact, has resulted in a wine which is defined by remarkable grace and clarity.

"This is fabulously good; inviting aromas of white stone fruit, lemon peel, almond, flint and nougat lead to a beautifully focused palate that is finely textured and elegantly poised." Wine Orbit

Elegantly creamy, offering vivid aromatic notes of peach, vanilla and hazelnut. Fleshy and deli-ciously complex with a bright stonefruit acidity, this will only get better with time in the bottle.

From Giesen’s single vineyard series, an elegant, bright and vibrant wine with great length and poise. Off organically-grown 20-year-old vines, fermented and aged in 1,000-litre German Fuder oak barre

Classic Hawkes Bay Chardonnay characters, summer fruit aromas and alluring notes of spicy oak and roasted nuts on a gracefully unfolding palate.

Biodynamically-grown fruit, fermented on skins for 14 days in 500-litre amphorae, then pressed and bottled without fining or filtration. Round and refreshing, with hints of honey and almond.

90/100 Vinous "Pale gold. Cool, precise aromas of pear, Meyer lemon and violet. At once deep and vibrant, with penetrating acidity infusing the citrus and orchard flavors with good energy."

This wine was made by Brent Marris in honour of his father the late John Marris, who helped develop the early Marlborough vineyards. Ripe peach and guava notes are framed by smoky flintiness. A sophisticated, detailed wine that will continue to evolve.

Vibrant gold with exquisite fine floral and tropical fruit aromas. A silky, intense, and luscious palate, culminating in a smoky, elegant finish.

92/100 Vinous "Intensely perfumed scents of lime, lemongrass, ginger and yellow rose. Racy, finely etched citrus and floral flavors are complemented by deeper notes of anise pastille and honey."

Julian Castagna is one of the great pioneers of Biodynamics in the world. This is Beechworth Viognier shows how great Australian Viognier can be, luscious with perfect balance.