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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An off-dry style riesling with lovely fresh acidity. Luscious on the front palate with honey, apricot and lime flavours leading to a crisp and refreshing finish. A great aperitif style.$18.95 Bottle
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Seriously...dude...you gotta try this wine! The perfect harmonious balance between the acidity, fruit and minerality is lifted to great heights by a dollop of natural fruit sweetness$26.95 Bottle
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Pegasus Bay Riesling
2023
A fabulous riesling from the hills of Waipara. Light and elegant with a lasting finish.$28.95 Bottle -
Wild bunch 'includee' Larry McKenna's take on the housewive's current favourite. Broad, oily with a natural fruit sweetness and a hint of umeshi plum.$24.95 Bottle
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Main Divide Riesling
2023
A lighter style riesling from Canterbury with crisp acidity and plenty of green apple and apricot flavours. This is a great lunchtime or aperitif style wine.$17.95 Bottle -
This Sauvignon Blanc is a fusion of grapes from across Ara's single estate. Offering restrained mineral and stone fruit characters with accentuated grapefruit aromatics.$17.95 Bottle
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Babich Chardonnay
2023
Selected from estate-owned Hawke’s Bay vineyards, this un-oaked Chardonnay offers a creamy palate with melon and peach flavours (without the intrusion of oak) and a clean, dry finish.$16.95 Bottle -
This well-made Chardonnay by Tim Turvey comes from the coastal vines of the Te Awanga subregion. Extremely popular, this Chard has bright fruit and just a touch of balanced oak.$21.95 Bottle
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The quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc! Consistent and reliable. Full of ripe citrus and passionfruit flavours, great with fresh seafood dishes.$44.95 Bottle
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Classic Hawkes Bay Chardonnay with buttery oak influences and ripe tropical fruit. Medium to full bodied with lasting toasted oak on the finish.$21.95 Bottle
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Produced by Ivan Sutherland and James Healy - legends of Marlborough Sauvignon! Classy, intense, elegant and balanced. One of our must-try Sauvignons. Made from organic grapes.$27.95 Bottle
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The wine to watch from the Elephant Hill stable. A broad buttery number with the depth and sparkle under the sheets.$27.95 Bottle