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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Grüner Veltliner is the Austrian version of White Burgundy. A hugely versatile food wine that loves spice, grease, cream and herbal overloads. It’s a little bit exotic; with hints of lemon, lime, tangerine and peach but always with its defining grapefruit pith and white pepper herbaceous hit.$24.95 Each
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Crisp and refreshing Marlborough Chardonnay with light oak influence and ripe citrus and tropical fruit flavours. Perfect with salmon dishes.$14.95 Each
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Layers of citrus and lemon peel with subtle influences of barrel fermentation balanced beautifully.$22.95 Each
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A fresh and balanced style of Pinot Gris. Full flavoured with pear, quince and muesli. Good weight and texture in the mouth, this is a wine to be enjoyed with a variety of dishes.$19.95 Each
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Fine Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with an abundance of ripe citrus and gooseberry and a touch of passionfruit. Crisp acidity and a lasting finish.$23.95 Each
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Lively aromas of lychee, gooseberry and a touch of peapod. Clean, fresh palate shows juicy acidity and excellent fruit concentration leading to a mouth-watering finish.$16.95 Each
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A precise aromatic expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Ripe lime and green apple notes meld with fresh herbs. Lovely balance with attractive fruit purity.$26.95 Each
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Produced in the Hawkes Bay and always popular. Oak ageing has added complexity to the ripe tropical fruit flavours.$19.95 Each
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Made in an Alsatian style this is a delicious Pinot Gris. Smooth and slightly oily on the palate with lovely spicy pear and toasted muesli notes. Off-dry and great with lightly spicy dishes.$15.95 Each
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Cloudy Bay broke the winemaking rules to create a sophisticated style of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc made through wild fermentation and aging in old French oak.$74.95 Each
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Pale straw in colour with fruity pear and citrus aromas. Floral honeysuckle characters are evident in this off-dry, full bodied wine. Great with white meats, veal and asian dishes.$14.95 Each
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Dry and full of fresh fruit flavour this is a quinessential Marlborough Sauvignon. Fresh acidity, hints of fresh cut grass, passionfruit and gooseberry.$18.95 Each