Typically vibrant, citrussy and herbal Marlborough Sauvignon, with kaffir lime and blackcurrant leaf notes against a backdrop of grapefruit and tropical fruit flavours. Bargain!
This is a zesty new world style that will awaken the senses with lifted herbaceous characters balanced with zesty passionfruit and a bright crisp finish.
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
Like Jacinda Ardern this wine is youthful and attractive, friendly and approachable, has personality in spades without being OTT, and is very diplomatic.
Intense aromatics of citrus and honeysuckle, the generous mouthful of sweet fruit kept in check with balancing acidity.
Delicate aromatics of pear and melon on a lingering palate of beautiful fruit underscored with a lovely texture and linear acidity.
The palate shows a rich concentration of pure Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc characters.
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.
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.
Pale green hue with notes of snow pea and blossom on the nose. Delicious lemongrass, rock melon, lime and currant palate with a taut structural savouriness showing vibrant energy and exquisite purity.
Tropically aromatic, medium-weighted, dry on the finish and beautifully balanced. A weighty, textural wine with an abundance of varietal character.
Delicate aromatics of pear and melon on a lingering palate of beautiful fruit underscored with a lovely texture and linear 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.
Italy’s first official DOC, San Gimignano is home to the white Vernaccia grape. Fresh and lively, with a fragrant citrus nose, an uncomplicated but flavoursome palate and a generous finish.
Nicely textural, with a mineral surge, notes of blackcurrant, guava and passionfruit. Elegant, balanced, distinctly salty.
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
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.
The wine displays mineral notes, and good fruit weight following through with complementary well-balanced acidity and a fresh, crisp finish.
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"
Tupari ?Boulder Row?s? Sauvignon Blanc is distinguished by a creamy texture and attractive secondary characters derived from fermentation and lees aging.
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
With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.
At the heart of the Greenhough range are the wines from the Hope Vineyard, made from organically certified vines.
A vibrant nose of lemon and floral notes. Round mineral palate with a balanced finish.
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.
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.
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 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.
A tribute to the classic Zephyr MKIII, of course. Whole bunch pressed, ancient oak barrels, feral ferment, no stirring, no sulphur. Complex fennel and melon flavours are accompanied by keen acid.
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.
Tasmania’s unique climatic attributes have created a whole new palette for its winemakers. Rich flavours of stonefruit and citrus interweave seamlessly across an opulent palate.
Roger Parkinson’s classic Chardonnay. A single vineyard expression off the original Home Block vines planted in 1988. Rich and complex, buttery and textural.
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.
Fragrant, sumptuous array of peach, almond, cream and vanilla, replete with rich textures and flavours. Concentrated, expressive, fabulously long.
A nicely layered wine with elegant sweet nut and toasted oak notes shining through with mineral notes that echo on the long, impressive finish.
Bright, lively fruit pairs with piercing acidity in a precise and definitive Chablisean expression, replete with mineral-infused notes of citrus and chalk.
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.
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.
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.
Sauvignon Blanc can age. An intriguingly intricate, textural mouthful of lemon curd and vanilla custard with a touch of dried herbs and a lingering grape-fruit finish. Natural ferments, minimal interv
A blend of several indigenous white varieties, with vivid aromatics of citrus and mineral notes permeating the floral- tinged pear and citrus flavours. Intensely juicy and intriguing.
With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.
Vibrant gold with exquisite fine floral and tropical fruit aromas. A silky, intense, and luscious palate, culminating in a smoky, elegant finish.
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."
A tribute to the family matriarch, Hardys’ flagship white sets a benchmark, exhibiting elegant fruit intensity and an assured balance.
