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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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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This wine is complete; the acidity holds true all the way through. There are aromas of honey, pears and bees wax and quince paste with a hint of warm wool and starched linen. The savoury acidity and austere dry textured tannin are refreshing, while a quince-like fruit flavour gives lift and great length to the overall taste. This wine will evolve beautifully, and gain honeyed richness, over the next dozen or so years. In the world of fine wine this Chenin Blanc has its own place.$84.95 Bottle
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Hera Chardonnay is a limited edition, barrel selection from our favoured French barrel Coopers. The handpicked grapes are sourced from low yielding, dry farmed, old vine Mendoza Chardonnay. The wine is barrel fermented in tight grained French oak by wild yeast and completes a 100% malolactic fermentation.$59.95 Bottle
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Fresh, medium bodied Marlborough Chardonnay with good acidity and a lasting finish. Oak provides a nice backbone of weight and texture.$18.95 Bottle
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The bouquet is sumptuous and compelling, both fruit driven and intriguingly savoury. Aromas of ripe peach, nectarine and green apple are interlaced with toasty notes of roast chestnut, smoky bacon, flint, sandalwood, and a whisp of struck match. The palate is a deluxe showcase of multi-layered richness and precision. Dense and textured, yet fresh and vivid. A gloriously expansive mouthfeel is perfectly balanced by a whip of rousing acidity that shimmies across the midpalate, setting up for an explosive and gratifying finish.$44.95 Bottle
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With full fruit and complexity and just a touch of flint, the palate is tight with hints of salinity and wet stone. With time it will open up to rich, nutty, hazelnut and almond flavours.$79.95 Bottle
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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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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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The 2020 Estate Chardonnay has an abundance of aromas from meyer lemon, green apple, and quince to yellow plum and nectarine. There are subtle notes of brioche and toasted almond. The palate is rich yet incredibly focused with a length of acidity running through the entire palate structure, slicing through the weight and concentration and complementing the natural fruit tannin. This is an epic wine.$33.95 Bottle
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Louro is a white wine from Valdeorras developed by Rafael Palacios. This wine is a blend of Godello (92%) and Treixadura (8%).$52.95 Bottle
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Medium bodied classic Hawkes Bay Chardonnay with flavours of ripe melon, pineapple and butterscotch. Try with roast white meats or a creamy salmon dish.$21.95 Bottle
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Seresin Chiaroscuro
2023
Elegant and refined, yet layered and textural, the Chiaroscuro is a wine of many shades. Bringing together the very best characteristics from each variety: Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Viognier. The wine exudes a heady perfume of honeysuckle, citrus flower and fleshy white peaches. The palate shows a beautiful delicacy and harmony, with all varietals in unity. Finish is lengthy and dry.$24.95 Bottle