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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Aromas of kiwifruit and melon on the nose. This travels onto the palate which is textured and well-rounded with a lively acidity that helps to balance it. Some lemon and green sweets on the palate with just some oak and honey which helps to round it out and give it a long finish.$43.95 Bottle
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Interesting blend of Marsanne and Rolle also known as Vermentino. The Marsanne bring the body and power while the Rolle bring the aromatic and freshness.$17.95 Bottle
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Pale yellow with a fairly strong intensity, Notes of white flowers and white fruits, Fresh attack and light minerality$21.95 Each
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This wine has been made from grapes grown on the slopes of the Pont du Gard, on limestone-clay soils formed in the Villafranchian stage. 100% Viognier. An intense, bright colour, with a golden hue. The specific aromas of the grape variety are to the fore, with apricots, peaches, exotic fruit and preserved citrus fruit. The palate is both smooth and fresh, finishing on hints of dried fruit.$19.95 Bottle
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Pale yellow with green highlights, Nice intensity with light floral and exotic fruit notes, Nice tension in the attack, explosion of fruits in the mouth with a fresh and tense finish$19.95 Each
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Floral on the nose, with a hint of spice, the palate starts off on exotic fruits, giving way to lychee fruit and a slightly sweet finish, but well balanced with acid.$31.95 Bottle
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Clear and shiny goldish yellow, with green hints when young, it offers fresh and subtle citrus aromas with notes of exotic fruits and honey. The palate is intense and elegant; this wine is balanced with vibrant minerality and packed with fruits and almond flavours. This medium-body wine will develop its aromatic potential with ageing.$33.95 Each
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Hints of yellow fruits, floral tones and a pleasant note of beeswax on the nose. Everything white Burgundy should be - rich and enveloping, yet so elegant and refined!$89.95 Bottle
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Pale yellow with green highlights, Fermentation and lemon notes, Vivacious attack with delicate citrus notes and a long finish$19.95 Each
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Part of this cuvée is aged in oak barrels and part of it in stainless steel tanks. The result is a combination of freshness, fruitiness and structure and nice body.$41.95 Bottle
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Gerard Fiou Sancerre
2022
Aromas of flints and spices. Powerful in fruit and in body evokes the Sauvignon flower and the sap of the vines. With a superb balance, a delicate and harmonious expression all its elegance grows as it goes along.$45.95 Bottle -
Burgundy bargain hunters, look no further. Succulent honeydew melon and the classic milkgum malo character, beautifully balanced with a mouthwatering, fresh finish.$25.95 Bottle