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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A wine that really does offer something for a large array of individuals, from someone purely interested in a nice drink to those seeking to explore the nuances of these “alternate” varieties.$21.95 Bottle
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Perfumes of white flowers and white melon with mineral notes provide a backdrop to the full, ripe palate, and lift the finish. An elegant wine, with a lingering touch of honey.$23.95 Bottle
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Babich Chardonnay Irongate
2022 - Listener Best Buy White Wine - Michael Cooper
Irongate is named after the 25 foot deep schist of minerals that runs beneath the soil it's made from. A broad minerally chardonnay with excellent depth and acidity.$37.95 BottleOut of stock
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Blank Canvas Reed Chardonnay
2022 - Listener Best Buy White Wine - Michael Cooper
Richly textured and complex Chardonnay from travelling winemaker Matt Thomson. We were blown away with the quality - balance, complexity, everything you'd want in a serious quality chardonnay, and an affordable price. You'll need more than one bottle$48.95 Bottle -
Up-front aromas evoke fresh cut pear, custard, pecans and lychees. The palate offers a creamy entry, with concentration and texture. The finish is long, dry and imbued with the flavour of fresh walnut and a hint of smoke.$31.95 Bottle
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This entry label from Marlborough legends Astrolabe is spectacular vaule for money! Medium-bodied with gooseberry and citrus flavours, minerally texture and a long crisp finish.$15.95 Bottle
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You know it. I know it. What is there to say? A dependable, all rounder from the Villa Maria stable.It drinks well on its own or with seafood.$14.95 Bottle
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Greywacke Pinot Gris
2022
An autumnal bake-up of soft sweet figs, poached pears and quince, scented with a hint of mulling spices, topped with almond crumble. An opulently ripe expression of the pinot gris grape with great texture and a luscious off-dry richness that finishes crisply with considerable power and length.$30.95 BottleOut of stock
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Dog Point Chardonnay
2020 - Listener Best Buy White Wine - Michael Cooper
This is really something else. So much flavour mid palate, toasted oak on the finish and a rich vein of acidity through out. A perfect wine for whitebait fritters. Made from organic grapes.$43.95 Bottle -
Funky, napalm-esque savvy wrapped up in a protective layer of fine acidity and saliva-invoking minerality. Memorable. Made from organic grapes.$44.95 Bottle
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Te Kano Pinot Gris
2022
A concentrated and rich off-dry style Pinot Gris with vibrant aromas of stone fruit, pear and spice. Flavours of peach and pear flesh out the entry into the palate, with ginger and spice notes unfolding.$27.95 Bottle -
This is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc which is consistently produced in a fuller, riper, softer style that develops well. This wine is clean, fresh and tropical, with fruit from several vineyards situated throughout Marlborough.$16.95 Bottle