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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Dashwood Pinot Gris
2022
Spiced Pink Lady apple, quince and ripe pear flavours are backed with hints of chai spice. Soft textured, with a hint of honey and a gentle citrus backbone.$14.95 Bottle -
A fine organic Chardonnay from Gisborne. Ripe melon and pineapple flavour with complex oak and savoury notes. Medium bodied with a powerful mid-palate and lasting finish.$36.95 Bottle
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Matahiwi Pinot Gris
2023
On the nose is typically varietal, with pure aromas of melon, pears and citrus zest. The palate is supple and juicy, with luscious tropical fruit and a fine mineral thread, leading to a fresh and sustained finish.$17.95 Bottle -
From the team at Sileni comes this easy drinking and approachable Pinot Gris. Medium bodied with ripe tropical fruits and a touch of soft spice.$15.95 Bottle
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Peregrine Pinot Gris
2023
Another cracker from Peregrine, this organic Pinot Gris is dry in style with lovely texture and fresh flavours of apricot, pear and ginger. Produced organically.$26.95 Bottle -
More reliably-excellent winemaking from Clearview. A light, easy drinking style showing up-front fruit. Pears and lychee flavours combine to produce a light fresh wine.$21.95 Bottle
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Possessing a rare combination of rich aromatics, purity, texture, concentration and character. A high quality, balanced, bright and delicious Pinot Gris.$22.95 Bottle
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Hand harvested grapes from Hawke's Bay were whole bunch pressed then part fermented in French oak barriques.$15.95 Bottle
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A very well made, fresh vibrant Savvy from the rolling hills of New Yealand...I mean Marlborough... Yealands are world-renowned for their passion for sustainable winegrowing$14.95 Bottle
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Main Divide Chardonnay
2023 - Listener Best Buy White Wine - Michael Cooper
Aromas and flavours of lemons, peaches and melon intertwined with complexing hints of buttered corn. Harmonious with a backbone of flinty minerality that helps draw out its length.$17.95 Bottle -
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