Lovely Chardonnay characters, pear and custard apple, with some lifted citrus notes adding complexity. Rich and smooth, with ripe fruit flavours.

A blend for hot spicy dishes. Soothing Riesling blended with Gruner Veltliner and a touch of Gewurztraminer. Will tame those hot and spicy flavours.

It is a golden tinged wine with stone fruit aromas supported by spicy oak nuances. The complex palate is richly flavoured and enhanced by a mealy textural mouthfeel and clean lime accented finish.

A crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with lime, passionfruit and gooseberry characters. This will go down well with seafood, pasta and summer salads.

Zesty lime, lemongrass and apricot aromas leap from the glass, with delicate citrus blossom. Bright citrus and poached apricot flavours are delivered on the palate, with an underlying minerality.

The 75th consecutive release of this flavoursome and iconic Western Australian white is belied by its fresh, fruity, vibrant demeanour. Heady wafts of lemon and mandarin entwine with notes of pineapple and melon, while in the mouth shots of pineapple, guava and passionfruit leave their calling cards over a juicy citrus acidity.

Very true to Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 'Attitude' is fresh, stylish and very easy to drink by itself or with shellfish and seafood cuisine.

Very true to Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 'Attitude' is fresh, stylish and very easy to drink by itself or with shellfish and seafood cuisine.

True to form, then, this is intensely aromatic, with pure fruit flavours and a fresh vibrancy that nails at the first sip the unique characters that make Marlborough’s wines so distinctive and adored.

Peter Robertson has enhanced the soft tropical fruit characters that distinguish Hawkes Bay Sauvignon, succulent, well-defined ripe fruit balanced by crisp citrus nuances.

A golden tinged wine with stone fruit aromas supported by spicy oak nuances.

Pale straw-gold. Big tears on the glass indicate that this is a wine of considerable body and richness. Peachy fruit, backed up by vanillary American oak and creamy lees derived aromas.

Soft aromas and flavours of ripe pears, citrus, hints of white peach and sweet spice. The extended time spent on lees adds a subtle creaminess on the palate balanced by a crisp finish thanks to excellent natural acidity.

Lifted notes of gooseberry and passionfruit, underpinned with citrus notes. The palate is full with pure fruit flavours, yet balanced with a persistent, crisp mineral finish.

The Yalumba Y Series Vermentino 2011 has prominent aromas of jasmine and white nectarine, complemented by lashes of cumquat and sandalwood.

Aromas of fresh herbs that give way to melon and grapefruit characters. A fruit-driven palate, on a dry/medium body, with crisp and refreshing tropical fruit flavours. Finishes with silky soft acidity

Soft and sweet with strong acidic backbone. This vibrant and fresh wine displays white peach characters complemented by hints of oak.

Boasts a bouquet of white peach and citrus enlivened by a hint of the herbaceous and a lingering minerality. How does it taste? Fresh, fruit-driven and highly satisfactory.

The crisp, fresh palate delivers classic Marlborough acidity, structure and length. A hint of elegant floral aromatics add to the attraction.

Pears and nectarines rule the roost, their rich fruit characters and distinctive charm sweeping all before them.

A mellow yellow, Donovan! Intense fruity aromatics. Zesty, fresh, acidic and sharp, with a smooth mid-palate. Zingerliciously fruity!

A lively Chardonnay with a fresh, fragrant and juicy with aromas of honeysuckle, apples, lemons, grapefruit and some fine mineral minerality to the finish.

Delicately fragrant, in an off dry style with ripe and juicy white peach characters and a hint of cinnamon. A gentle aroma of candied peel, wet stones and thyme.

Single vineyard from the Wairau Valley, it’s an off-dry style with enticing tropical fruit and crunchy apple characters backed by spicy notes. Great by itself, or with seafood or Asian cuisine.

Intense citrus and honeyed notes complexed with a hint of aviation gasoline. On the palate, it is once again dominated with citrus, honey and ripe fruit.

A fruit salad of enticing aromas and flavours rears its head – pineapple, melon, guava – all balanced out by a good dash of grapefruit.

Flavours of gooseberry, passionfruit and blackcurrant with a underlayer of herbs. A refreshing and mouth watering palate. This wine is lighter in alcohol.

Gooseberries and tropical passionfruit characters. Great intensity and length. Michael Cooper wrote in The Listener (Oct 2014), "This good-value wine has a fresh, strong, ripely herbaceous bouquet".

Classic aromatics of tropical fruit, passionfruit and cut grass herald a palate that is dry, crisp and medium bodied, while the mouthwatering acidity is balanced by a salty minerality on the finish.

There's nothing quite like a well-aged Riesling, where initial intensely fruity, acidic tendencies are harnessed and softened and secondary characters emerge.

With its lower alcohol this wine is ideal as an aperitif or luncheon wine and also well matched with white meats and cheeses.

It's an exuberant, complete expression, dry in style and bursting with those flavours you expect from the variety - peardrop, citrus, a hint of cinnamon.

A blend for mild dishes. Sauvignon Blanc base complemented with Gewurztraminer and a touch of Chardonnay. Zingy flavours to enhance those more mildly flavoured dishes.

Classical Marlborough acidity compliments the fruit and gives structure and length to the wine. A fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc perfect for drinking now.

Here, aromatics of stonefruit and Nashi pear herald lush, spice-edged flavours and rich textures that fill the mouth before coming to an off-dry and lingering close.

A fresh wine with aromas and flavours of apricot and tropical fruit.

True to form, then, this is intensely aromatic, with pure fruit flavours and a fresh vibrancy that nails at the first sip the unique characters that make Marlborough’s wines so distinctive and adored.

A fruit salad of enticing aromas and flavours rears its head – pineapple, melon, guava – all balanced out by a good dash of grapefruit.

Rich textures, hints of honey and mineral; there is a touch of delicious, seductive sweetness before the full power of the palate is unleashed, while acid fruit tempers the tail’s fat tendencies.

The bouquet and palate are packed with ripe tropical fruit characters enriched by honey tones and kicked into orbit by the fresh, vibrant finish.

The bouquet and palate are packed with ripe tropical fruit characters enriched by honey tones and kicked into orbit by the fresh, vibrant finish.

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

Yes, we’re in the Bay, but it makes sense to look to Marlborough for some tasty Sauvignon Blanc fruit, doen’t it. The quality to price ratio here is well out of balance; in your favour, that is.

The fresh and vibrant styling is given an additional boost courtesy of a creamy, textural mouthfeel.

Due to the partial barrel fermentation there is good palate weight and length to the finish. This style is very much a food wine.

Follows on in fine style from the much-lauded 2011 Sauvignon Blanc. Notes of grapefruit and lime beguile the nose, while the lively palate is a treasure trove of intense, concentrated flavours.

With its vivacious, dry, aromatic palate and lively acidity, this is lighter and more floral than its Alsace counterparts.

"The full flavour and balance of this wine continually astounds me." – Patrick Materman, WM

Everything you want in a Sauvignon Blanc; racy lime, a splash of passionfruit, hints of zest paired with floral notes. An exceptionally well balanced and succulent wine.

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

Named in recognition of John Stichbury’s contribution to the company. Exhibits much finesse and depth.

A mouthwatering Sauvignon with lifted aromas of passionfruit, feijoa, lime and capsicum. The palate is intensely flavoured with a lovely flowing mouth feel to a lingering succulent finish.

Incubated within the warm coastal climes of Maremma, this is 85% Vermentino fruit with a 15% boost of Sauvignon Blanc. Like some pleasure-seeking beach fanatic, Vermentino loves the heat, but needs a little sea breeze to keep the burn down and everything in check. Aged in wood for nine months, this is soft and full, yet with a crisp backbone of refreshing acidity; it’s actually rather wonderful. Try it with fish, risotto or, even better, a bit of both.

Citrusy on the palate, with plenty of flavour, the finish long with an appealing late butterscotch hit. A serious food-style Sauvignon.

This Estate grown old-vine Riesling is dominated by pure ripe fruit aromas and flavours expressing citrus and honeysuckle along with spice and mineral notes.

The palate is dense and well-balanced with a mineral, juicy finish.

A New Zealand classic, Ned blushes a little pink to remind us of the original skin-tone of the grapes. With rose petal aromatics and a palate that, while weighty, is still razor sharp, this is sexily spicy and appealingly textural.

An opulently aromatic collection of honeyed, spicy quince and pear nuances, the succulent palate long, flavoursome and elegant, with a fresh, tingling mineral edge.

Aromas of grapefruit, citrus and biscuit. Citrus flavours dominate the palate with layers of quince and biscuit. A creamy and round Chardonnay with light mineral acidity.

Vibrant, lifted aromas of passion fruit, elderflower, green herbs and a hint of stone fruits.

Light bodied and easy drinking displaying distinct Riesling characters of ripe lime and grapefruit.

This intensely aromatic, barrel fermented Sauvignon shows its tropical characters along with some subtle herbaceous notes

A full-bodied, creamily textural Chardonnay awash with peach and nectarine characters on the nose and palate, enhanced by underlying toasty nuances and a touch of spice.

With fruit again from the brilliant Briant vineyard, this is an off-dry, finely scented Gris, with pear and lychee notes introducing succulent fruit flavours enhanced by a voluptuous texture

Restrained nose with tropical fruit, hints of butterscotch and vanilla, integrated with herbal notes.

This expressive wine has citrus, white peach and creamy aromas, complemented by subtle oak notes.

A crisp, dry white with Grigio’s characteristic light hues, this is dazzlingly clean, with intense aromas of ripe apples.

Loveblock are interested in texture and mouth-feel, rather than enhanced aromatics. The unique aspect of the vineyard allows for minerality and a broad spectrum of flavours.

Pale with golden touches. Floral with citrus flower notes. Granny Smith and Nashi pear the wine is Pinot Grigio style with a lifted flavour profile.

An enticing aroma of white florals, lime and savoury apple. Medium bodied, off-dry in style, with intense citrus, lemon-barley and marmalade flavors, showing good depth.

Luscious fullness fo the mid palate, the finish is a tropical treat of ripe passionfruit and melons. Some lees ageing has added complexity and weight, so it'll go nicely with a summer spread.

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

The wine is light and refreshing with a cleansing mouth watering acidity, and yet the oak maturation adds a complexity which powers the wine to a rich finish.

100% Riesling from Australia's Yarra Valley. Light straw with a vibrant green edge in the glass. Very fragrant on the nose, with minerals, grapefruit and hazelnut notes. Textural and medium-bodied.

This expressive wine has citrus, white peach and creamy aromas, complemented by subtle oak notes.

A wonderful mixture of smoke, spice, stonefruit and citrus flavours; the rich textures fill the mouth, then the vibrant acidity comes through, leading onto a long, dry finish.

On the fragrant and exotic nose floral and pear notes vie for ascendency while hints of marzipan look on from the edges. Ripe. Sensual. Spicy.

Yip, she's a big style wine, deliberately so, and we are all the better for it. Luscious, layered and thickly textured, it's a rewarding wine.

A deliciously perfumed bouquet, the spicy stonefruit aromas continuing through onto the off-dry palate. Pretty terrific on debut, this has become a favourite drop for many of our regulars.

Gooseberry, apple and citrus aromas and flavours are enhanced by some additonal complexity provided by a touch of oak.

The persistent palate possesses good depth of ripe, spicy stonefruit flavours balanced by a squeeze of citrus.

Passionfruit, summer melon, and a touch of dried herbs on the palate. Finishes rich and full as a good Sauv should. Enjoy with summery salads, seafood and white meat.

Made from Pinot noir grapes, the vin gris is hand picked and then pressed very gently. The resulting wine is vibrant and refreshing with floral and pear aromas and crisp apple on the palate.

Rich aromatics (honeyed pears and nectarines) and a well rounded, off-dry, floral palate boasting elegant textures and a spiced citrus finish.

Aromatic notes of lime, fig and honeysuckle mingle with spiced marzipan and walnut courtesy of the oak. Fruit flavours are enriched with biscuity nuances, climaxing in a sustained, creamy finish.

Stonefruit and citrus characters, spicy oak, a creamy textural mouthfeel and an elegant lime-and-mineral finish.

With an elegant presence and long finish, it strikes a nice balance between fruit sweetness and acidity.

Rich, vibrant sweetness hits the palate, then a spectrum of tropical fruit and honey, along with a hit of oak coat the mouth.

te Pa's inaugural Chardonnay release. Single Wairau Valley vineyard, hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, 100% barrel fermented (40% new oak).

A wonderful mixture of smoke, spice, stonefruit and citrus flavours; the rich textures fill the mouth, then the vibrant acidity comes through, leading onto a long, dry finish.

The island’s loam soil is characteristically dry — this, in combination with Santorini’s microclimate, provides Boutari Santorini with its mineral and citrusy characteristics.

Crisp, refreshing white wine with enticing citrus, floral and melon aromas.

Oak aged, Lifted notes of white peach, mandarin blossom and honey suckle are supported by rich lees characters on the nose. Vibrant acidity lend a long and complex finish to this wine.

Honey-edged citrus and tropical aromas float atop a poised palate of citrus and stonefruit flavours enhanced with delicate oak characters. Finishes long with a flourish of lingering minerality.

88/100 | Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown: "Displaying youthful gooseberry, green apple and lime leaves notes with a hint of sage, the 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is light-bodied, crisp and refreshing with

Sterling effort by these fine Alsatian producers, a broadly appealing, deeply affecting PG with lashings of fruit and flowers, a golden syrup texture and haunting mineral close. Genius.

A fine example of what the Nelson region has to offer. The fragrant nose of almond and pear is entwined with spicy floral notes, the nicely weighted palate displaying gentle textures.

With its selected parcels of fruit off a single estate, the Ara surfs an exuberant cascade of ripe peach and tropical fruit, enhanced by the elegant mouthfeel and a bright, balancing finish.

A tropical-meetsherbaceous Sauvignon with smoky capsicum and herbal characters embellished by notes of oak and flint. Weighty and textural.

Produced from estate grown fruit this off dry Riesling offers fragrant stone fruit and lime aromas backed by lovey hints of spice.

Lifted notes of white peach, mandarin blossom and honey suckle are supported by rich lees characters on the nose. Vibrant acidity lend a long and complex finish to this wine.

Harvested from Moutere clay gravels and Waimea plains vineyards, with the wine cool fermented in stainless steel to preserve varietal integrity. A flurry of racy acidity and citrus nuances.

Full and luscious in the mouth, the fresh flavours finish with racy acidity reminiscent of lime and mandarin. This versatile wine is destined to gain strength and body with cellar age.

It's a complex and rounded wine; tropical, lovely and luscious with a lovely creamy core, cleaned up by some vibrant acidity. You can most definitely enjoy this wine now.

A beautifully crafted, food-friendly Sauvignon with distinctive varietal aromas underscored by herbal notes.

Softer, plumper than most, it’s generous and opulent, showing some healthy girth restrained by tight reins of acid.

Clear, transparent yellow. Aromas of tropical varieties, pineapple, mango, very fruity. Well-balanced to the palate, rounded with good acidity, smooth and pleasant.

Bright cherry. A full bodied wine showing citrus and tropical aromas. Citrus and stonefruit flavours are enhanced with delicate oak characters.

Softer, plumper than most, it’s generous and opulent, showing some healthy girth restrained by tight reins of acid.

Fragrant, opulent, with intense notes of tropical fruit and nettle and a delightful mineral character, this is a prime example of Marlborough finesse.

An opulently aromatic array of honeyed, spicy quince and pear notes, the succulent palate long, flavoursome and elegant, with a fresh, tingling mineral edge.

Organically made from grapes sourced from Morrison Vineyard in Central Otago. This is a dry style wine with medium weight. Flavours of floral and fruit.

No oak here, just pure Chardonnay, the 2012 vintage further concentrated by a low fruit set that resulted in tight, intensely flavoured bunches. Steely, pure, precise.

Impeccably clean with lemon tart notes, it is dry with just a touch of sweetness adding lift.

Single vineyard Chardonnay with a bright nose of apple and peach nuanced with notes of riverstone and oak. Opulently generous stonefruit flavours are edged with a citrus-like acidity and a dry finish.

The ambrosial aromas of lemon peel and rose petal are edged by mineral notes, the palate itself keenly focused, off-dry, with the intense stonefruit flavours nuanced by a bracing lime-accented charact

The Awatere Sauvignon is fabulously fragrant and opulent, with vibrant fruit and a delightful mineral character that ups the ante.

This Riesling shows exceptional focus and balance, making this a break wine to enjoy with food. Citrus and floral notes on the nose with firm acidity and a touch of sweetness on the palate.

Fresh with fine persistent acidity and citrus. Inviting flavours of apple and quince. This wine demonstrates the weightless quality of a well balanced Riesling.

Hazelnuts, melon and stone fruits on the nose. A complex palate of fresh nutty and fruity characters, with an oaky base.

Tony Bish is certainly no slouch when it comes to Chardonnay, with a large portion of his celebrated reputation built on the variety. No disappointment here, for sure

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"

Handpicked and barrel fermentation to give a wonderfully balanced wine with rich texture and fruit. The wine shows delightful aromas of peaches and nectarines with citrus and butterscotch.

Exotic and aromatic on the nose. Juicy, refreshing flavours of apricot, citrus fruits and apple, with crisp and fresh acidity and a touch of zingy ginger.

Aside from their consummate Pinots, Central Otago do superb, elegantly restrained Chardonnays. This is one of them, with its clean and precise fruit flavours wrapped in a crisp mineral presence.

Medium-sweet, with pears and mandarins on the nose. The palate overflows with lively notes of tangerine and lime, the beautifully balanced rich sweetness and fine acidity brought to fruition by a long

Infused with vibrant mineral notes, this delivers aromas of pear and stonefruit over a lean, clean palate before the long, zesty finish signs out.

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.

Refined, complex, with a distinctive chalky minerality enhancing the white fruit & floral characters, zesty acidity and long, fruity finish.

As clean as a whistle with a penetrating dry flinty minerality that is so distinctively the character of top French sauvignon.

The aroma shows typical Waipara Valley orange zest and spice. The cardamom and grapefruit nose gives way to melon and white pepper on the palate.

No oak just pure essence of Chardonnay. Bright, lively fruit pairs with piercing acidity in a precise and definitive Chablisean expression, replete with mineral-infused notes of citrus and chalk.

Elegantly restrained Sauvignon Blanc displaying the dry and flinty minerality one finds in the better French expressions, complemented by a vibrant citrus-edged finish. A masterful expression.

Named after the poet so let's wax lyrical. Intense rose and violet aromas, and a palate that's so punched with peaches and smeared with sexy apricots you'll need a good bath afterwards. Mesmerising.

Vibrantly clean, Pascal’s Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant delight, the exquisite mineral characters nudging it towards sublimity.

This Sancerre displays the dry, flinty minerality found in top French Sauvignons.

Sancerre is a village in the Loire producing restrained, elegant wines that can benefit from a little bottle time; displays the dry, flinty minerality found in top French Sauvignons.

A single vineyard wine, displaying exceptional richness, minerality and power. Central Sauvignon seems well suited to Barrel fermentation, adding a delightful layer of complexity to this wine.

The Clare Valley has long been famous for its Rieslings, and this is one of its benchmark expressions. The fruit comes from the Clare’s Mount Lofty region. It’s a fine wine, wonderfully mature, with tiers of fl oral and citrus aromas infused with notes of honeyed spice and lime. Rich, poised, elegant, with the complex flavours developed in the bottle beautifully balanced by a long, languid mineral-edged finish.

Refined, complex, with a distinctive chalky minerality enhancing the white fruit & floral characters, zesty acidity and long, fruity finish.

A delicate, off-dry Riesling with citrus, mineral and subtly tropical flavours. A delicious partner for pork, duck or exotic dishes.

Toasty oak on the nose with an almost peanut brittle character. This blend of Viognier and Chardonnay this is full and textural on the palate. Funky and stylish!

The 2012 The August shows incredible lifted pure fruit, with savoury and spicy nuance.

A delicious 1500ml bottle of Allan Scott's 2014 Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh citrus and nettles with accents of passionfruit aromas.

Minerally, fresh and crisp! This SV Chardonnay is less oak and more fruity in flavours; citrus, apple, peach and ripe tropical fruit. Moderately complex with nice balance and great acidity on the fini

An elegant wine with plenty of discreet power and persistence.

Her most recent chardonnay available to the public is a rich developed mouthfill, integrated and toasty, long on the finish with evocative nutty and mealy nuances.

Complex and concentrated with typical Clayvin minerality, weight and persistence in the refined finish

This benchmark wine redrew the global Sauvignon Blanc map. Intense, fragrant and superbly varietal, it fully deserves its pedigree status.

Ripe spiced apple and quince flavours merge with a wonderfully subtle, slightly tropical, ripeness and enormous length.

Green-tinged yellow. Steely aromas of lime, ginger, crushed stone and menthol. Densely packed, rocky and closed but not at all hard, with a tactile, saline texture and impressive volume.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it 95-96/100 points. Juicy lime with herbal and mineral under tones. Dense and sharp but not heavy.