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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Refined on the nose and palate with aromas of hazelnut and peaches. Great length with a mineral backbone and very rich flavours. Will benefit from cellaring.$99.95 Bottle
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Hugel Riesling
2021
The Alsace classic Riesling. Dry and fresh on the palate, vivacious, nicely taut and elegantly structured, giving depth and persistence.$41.95 Bottle -
The archetype of an excellent Marlborough sauvignon blanc: vibrant and intense, but with sophisticated fruit characters.$23.95 Bottle
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A broad, floral wine and one of the better viogniers under $25 being made in NZ$21.95 Bottle
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Vivolo Pinot Grigio
2022
Perfect table pinot gris. Dry with pear and citrus notes on a very soft subtle palate. Best with oily fish.$15.95 Bottle -
Piccini have been making wine in the Orvieto region of Umbria for a long time. This has delicately perfumed aromas, fairly light-bodied aith a crisp finish. Try with white fish and salads$15.95 Bottle
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Made by the talented team at Palliser Estate in Martinborough, this luscious and rounded Sauvignon has Passionfruit and ripe tropical fruit on the nose.$24.95 Bottle
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Fantastic value from the pioneers of Viognier in Australia. We describe the flavours as a cross of Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer.$11.95 Bottle
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Quality New Zealand Sauvignon from top winemaker Sam Rose. This crisp, dry white wine displays typical Wairau traits - gooseberry flavours followed by notes of lemon and lime on the finish.$16.95 Bottle
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Spinyback Pinot Gris
2022
The Pinot Gris Spinyback was always the winner from from the entire Waimea range.It offers perfectly balanced, drier broad pinot gris for every day drinking.$15.95 Bottle -
Truly a step up for entry level NZ chard in an international context. A perfectly balanced, phenolic crowd pleaser using oak to mute the mouthwatering macon-esque zing.$15.95 Bottle
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Soft and rounded Chardonnay with flavours of melon, citrus, butterscotch and soft oak. A great option with roast chicken and creamy cheeses.$15.95 Bottle