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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Typically vibrant, citrussy and herbal Marlborough Sauvignon, with kaffir lime and blackcurrant leaf notes against a backdrop of grapefruit and tropical fruit flavours. Bargain!$11.95 Bottle
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Finding a nice little Chard like this - for this money is a rare thing. Intense stone fruit aromas of peach and nectarine with subtle smokey notes. Creamy fruit sweetness provides a supple texture leading into a generously flavoured finish with a touch of spicy oak.$11.95 Bottle
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Aromatic and full of flavour. Lychee and apricot evident on the nose with a rich, full texture and spicy, luscious finish.$19.95 Bottle
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Inviting yellow fruits and ripe apples along with fine herbal spice, juicy and elegant. Good integrated harmonic acidity.$31.95 Bottle
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Pencarrow Pinot Gris
2022
Made by the talented team at Palliser Estate in Martinborough, this delightful gently-fragrant Pinot Gris is soft and generous with a mouthwatering mineral finish.$21.95 Bottle -
Aromas of fresh grapefruit and passionfruit follow through on the palate. Typical crisp Marlborough style Sauvignon with tropical and citrus notes and a long, mouth-watering finish.$15.95 Bottle
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Sirius White is a marriage of organic Chardonnay, Viognier and Marsanne. Giving this wine a warm ripe apricot character with lifted acidity, scented white peach and honeysuckle.$20.95 Bottle
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What a cracker! This full-bodied and persistent Chardonnay has with flavours of peach, hints of oak and a refreshing finish. Great Value.$15.95 Bottle
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This Chardonnay is a juicy, full-bodied wine that explodes with bright citrusy aromas of lemon zest, honeydew melon and just a hint of toasty oak. Big bold flavors of citrus and apple with a touch of vanilla.$21.95 Bottle
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Richly-structured and balanced with flavours of fresh pears and spice.$15.95 Bottle
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Pale lemon straw with faint green hue. Complex and refreshing aromatics of melon rind, sea spray, honeysuckle and a hint of beeswax. Very precise across the palate with ripe citrus and subtle oak highlights and a long, texturally dry and almost saline-like finish.$29.95 Bottle
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Think you know Chardonnay? Try this bright fresh example from Southern Burgundy. Floral and fruity, with hints of white flowers, apple and lemon aromas. Precise, refreshing and direct.$41.95 Bottle