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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Fragrant aromas of grapefruit blossom, mandarin and lime zest with a mineral note. A luscious palate with Meyer lemon and ripe grapefruit flavours. The wine has a wonderful length with just a hint of sweetness on the finish.$23.95 Bottle
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Up the Coast North of Wellington in Horowhenua, local viticulturist Kate Gibbs identified that the river gravel soils of Ohau were similar to Marlborough. Lovely zesty, LOCAL Savvy!$21.95 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 -
Intense passionfruit aromas combine with tropical fruit flavours in this classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh, pure and long on the palate.$15.95 Each
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A broad Oaky Chardonnay with ripe peachy fruit and a nice crisp finish.$29.95 Bottle
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A compilation that turns the flavour dial up to 11, this Sauvignon Blanc opens with a mix of driving lemon, current, and fresh herb rhythms. These upbeat flavours harmonise effortlessly with the base notes of mineral imparted by our stony riverbed soils.$14.86 Bottle
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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
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Classic Chardonnay with crisp fruit and soft oak complexity. Perfect for those who don't like overly oaked Chardonnay. Enjoy with white meats or creamy pasta.$16.95 Bottle
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A wide spectrum of aromatics from pear and white peach, citrus, quince and spice notes with an underlying minerality. These aromas are echoed on the palate, highlighted by crisp acidity and a long finish. The texture, freshness and concentrated aromatics mean that this wine will harmonise will with a wide range of dishes.$34.95 Bottle
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Scorpius Pinot Gris
2022
Delightful, fruit-forward style has lovely ripe aromas of pear and stone fruit clean and pure on the palate with some texture and length. Total Bargain.$13.95 Bottle -
The Chardonnays from 2018 are supple and approachable and this makes the typically fragrant Hunting Hill very pretty, with its lemon/lime blossom aromas and hint of orange. The palate has a supple texture and lingering flavour which provides a long finish, and it has a salty, mineral tang on the end.$89.95 Bottle
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Coddington is the most approachable in its youth. The subtle characteristics of the estate Chardonnay are amplified here, but kept in check with a line of acidity that keeps this very moreish wine lightweight and balletic.$72.95 Bottle