Sourced from selected Waipara, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay vineyards. A fresh lighlty oaked Chardonnay with ripe aromas of stone fruit melons. Hints of honeysuckle and spice complement the succulent flavours.
A wee side project from the Mud House aces, where lush citrus and tropical fruit flavours head with increasing intensity to a lush, lingering finish.
This attention-grabbing Marlborough winery make a great Chardonnay. White peach, nectarine and citrus flavours are nicely complemented by a toasty French oak influence and refined acidity.
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, fresh herbs and subtle cooler-spectrum nettle nuances.
Like Jacinda Ardern this wine is youthful and attractive, friendly and approachable, has personality in spades without being OTT, and is very diplomatic.
It is a lovely, reflective, pale yellow wine with forward fruit aromas of passionfruit and tropical fruit, a dash of mineral and a hint of celery.
Intense notes of passionfruit and tropical citrus, an elegantly balanced palate, herbaceous nuances, a sublimely textural mouthfeel and a long, languid finish. Year in, year out, one of our top-sellers.
This boutique wine from a small, family-owned vineyard beside the Riverhead Forest has immediate melt-in-your-mouth appeal. A light aroma of pear, almond & citrus, the palate is well structured yet elegant. Fine wet slate minerality, zippy grapefruit acidity & lingering lemon-butter flavours on the finish.
Freshly rubbed herbs, tropical fruit salad of pineapple, mango, passionfruit dominate the palate. The acid backbone of the Te Muna Valley is layered upon, complementing the mid palate richness from t
Loveblock Tee has no sulphur added, with green tea the only preserving agent. The flavours are softer, a bit more spicy, offering subtle hints of saffron, verbena and mandarin.
On the opposite bank of the Loire to Sancerre is Pouilly-Fumé, also Sauvignon Blanc country, but with its own soils and climate. Elegantly flinty, with generous white peach characters.
A tribute to the classic Zephyr MKIII, of course. Whole bunch pressed, ancient oak barrels, feral ferment, no stirring, no sulphur. Complex fenneland melon flavours are accompanied by keen acid.
At the heart of the Greenhough range are the wines from the Hope Vineyard, made from organically certified vines.
A wine of gentle creaminess and elegant texture, with tropical and stonefruit flavours, leesy nuances, pleasing weight and long, dry, mineral finish.
Rudi Bauer is an ardent advocate of biodynamics and a man who wont settle for second-best. Vibrant stone fruit with vanilla and tropical nuances on the nose. Rich and textural, with delicate oak integration and pristine acidity. A mouthfilling wine with a pure finish.
An exquisite fragrance of peach, nectarine, grapefruit and citrus intertwined with an attractive toastiness. Fleshy, weighty, beautifully textured, with the gorgeous flavours perfectly integrated, this is a Hawkes Bay classic combining power and finesse.
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.
The OTQ Series is a pure expression of Jules winemaking skills and her vision to create wines which speak of their place. This elegant chardonnay was barrel fermented with wild indigenous yeast to pronounce the influence of terroir. Crme brle notes of custard, butterscotch and vanilla work alongside lemon curd and toasted nuts in this deliciously complex drop.
The OTQ Series is a pure expression of Jules winemaking skills and her vision to create wines which speak of their place. This elegant chardonnay was barrel fermented with wild indigenous yeast to pronounce the influence of terroir. Crme brle notes of custard, butterscotch and vanilla work alongside lemon curd and toasted nuts in this deliciously complex drop.
A rich and complex Chardonnay showing depth, structure and elegance. Typical grapefruit characters, complex yeast autolysis notes and French oak. Beautiful Chardonnay with excellent aging ability.
One of Georgia's oldest white grapes, fermented and aged without its skins in earthenware qveri. A dry white, clean, refreshing, offering notes of citrus and apple with invigorating acidity.
The lively, fresh chinuri grape vinified as a white rather than a skin-contact wine in this case. As a result, paler and leaner than many of the Georgian orange wines, though still a bit skinsy and textured. Real lean and on the rather saline end of the spectrum, along with subtle hints of green orchard fruits, yellow citrus and a slight herbal touch. A real pleasure.
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.
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.
This premium Chardonnay expresses a medley of peach and melon flavours, overlaid with toasty oak. A rich, ripe style with finely integrated oak and a taut but harmonious acidity on the finish. Aromas of ripe stonefruit, floral notes integrated with oak on the nose. Irwin Chardonnay is made from 100% Mendoza Chardonnay grapes from the famous Tietjen vineyard on the Golden Slopes in Gisborne.
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. Palate-staining Condrieu with lively, mounting, dusty minerality and a lingering impression of white flowers.
The French term terroir is a handy descriptor for Villa Maria's Keltern Vineyard Chard; it's all about the vineyard site and its unique characteristics that transfer seamlessly to the glass. Delicate floral, flint and stonefruit aromas introduce a refined and understated palate with great length.
A tribute to the family matriarch, Hardys flagship white sets a benchmark, exhibiting elegant fruit intensity and an assured balance.
Seamless and youthful, this wine already inspires the senses. The abundant mingled peach and floral aromas are beautifully matched by a palate of great fine grained intensity. The overwhelming impression is of minerality and polish with the fruit and oak in perfect balance. A triumph!
