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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Forrest Estate Riesling
2020 Recommended by Cuisine Magazine February 2021
Kiwi-style Riesling -a delicate off dry wine made in a deliciously juicy fruit driven style. Very pure, citrus/lime and subtle stone-fruit flavours. Intense, concentrated and harmonious with that perfect balance of ripe fruit sweetness, fresh acidity, drying minerality and long long finish.$22.95 Bottle -
Wooing Tree Blondie
2024
This unique Blanc de Noir was made from 100% Pinot noir grapes. The elegant champagne colour resulted from minimal skin contact prior to a gentle whole bunch press.$29.95 Bottle -
Maude Pinot Gris
2023
This Pinot Gris combines fruit from premium sites in Central Otago, including our mature family owned vineyard in Wanaka, Mt Maude. Typical aromas of ripe pear, quince and brioche lead onto a rich textured palate where whole bunch pressing and partial barrel fermentation has created complexity.$27.95 Bottle -
What a cracker from the good folk at Haha! Bright and fresh, plenty of tropical citrus and lovely herbaceous finish. Summer afternoons in the garden will be complete with a glass of this!$12.95 Bottle
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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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Pencarrow Pinot Gris
2023
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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Richly-structured and balanced with flavours of fresh pears and spice.$15.95 Bottle