New Zealand is most famous on the world wine stage for Sauvignon Blanc, and with good reason. But here at Moore Wilson's we hunt out the best of all the white varieties from local producers, and spice it up with some international contenders from excellent wineries. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris (AKA Pinot Grigio) are the ubiquitous names, but there's plenty more out there: semillon (seh-mi-yohn), viognier, riesling, gewurztraminer...
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Vasse Felix Chardonnay is typified by its bright, elegant fruit, subtle wild complexities and a tight acid structure, reflecting the vibrancy and purity of this variety in Margaret River. 'Filius' translates to 'son of' in Latin, reflecting the relationship between this wine and its premier 'father'.$26.95 Bottle
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Semi dry in taste there is a unique calcified character, which is sometimes seen in classic Rieslings from the old world. The fine acidity helps harmonise the phenolics and fruit sweetness. Produced organically.$31.95 Bottle
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Made by one of Marlbrough's top winemakers, this range of wines punch well above their pricetag! Aromas of lemongrass and pink grapefruit, dry on the palate, fininshing crisp and long.$13.95 Bottle
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Rich silky texture layered with flavours of golden pear, warm spice and baked short crust pastry. Textural and full bodied with rich flavours of golden pear crumble and warm spice.$17.95 Bottle
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Flavours of passionfruit, grapefruit and blackcurrant with a salty, chalky minerality. The palate is rich and weighty and full of flavours of grapefruit and blackcurrant along with green notes of nettle and capsicum.$17.95 Bottle
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Fresh and fruit driven with layers of stone fruit, lemon curd, hazelnut and spice. An elegant and layered Chardonnay from one of Marlbrough's greats.$17.95 Bottle
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Pungent with peach, melon and pastry/ oatmeal notes. A touch of Gala apple also. Juicy, sweet and fresh fruited entry with lemon and lime, more stone fruits - especially nectarine and apricot -and a touch of cashew. Generous, bright and long with a lingering mineral/ oyster shell.$21.95 Bottle
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The Pinot Gris " Hospices de Colmar " from old vines with an average age of more than 25 years develops smoky aromas, mixed with exotic fruit scents. Full-bodied and heady, full of nobility, this wine is delicate, finesse with a pleasantly sweet attack, generous and warm to the palate.$36.95 Bottle
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This is next-level quality from Winemaker Clive Dougall. Not all Marborough Sauvignons have to be tropical and passionfruit-packed.. this is mineral and complex. Outstanding. Certified Organic Sauvignon Blanc grapes.$26.95 Bottle
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Nautilus Albarino
2023
A delightful example of this Spanish grape - fragrant, with fresh apricots, honeysuckle perfume, hints of melon and mandarin peel notes. The palate is flavoursome and fleshy with a refreshing zingy finish.$29.95 Bottle -
Produced from Marlborough fruit this is a fresh and zesty Sauvignon. Cut-grass, gooseberry and citrus fruits dominate. Perfect with grilled seafood dishes.$15.95 Bottle
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A nice clean broad riesling, dry with a reasonably long interesting finish. Text book stuff from Steve Smith and the team.$32.95 Bottle