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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The nose is open and soft natured, fresh and broad. The bright look is upheld by citrus flesh, lemon rind and white flowers. Granny Smith apple, mandarin juice and menthol spice make the nose seductive and inviting to continue the journey.$52.95 Bottle
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Mahi Sauvignon Blanc
2023
This wine shows an array of fruit characters, ranging from citrus through to tropical notes. This is complemented by some secondary characters from the natural yeast ferments and also some barrel aging. The palate has an elegant structure with a creamy, textural mid-palate and a long finish.$25.95 Bottle -
From one of Hawkes Bay's finest boutique winemakers. Bright, zippy wine, full of mouth-watering citrus fruit, and layered with a hint of smoky minerality. Light, fresh and elegant.$24.95 Bottle
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Hugel Gentil
2020
A kaleidoscope of grapiness, produced exclusively from hand harvested grapes in predominantly clay and limestone vineyards, from a dozen of the most favored localities in and around Riquewihr. Gentil "Hugel" allies the suave, spicy flavour of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of both Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner.$29.95 Bottle -
Astrolabe Pinot Gris
2022
Pure, crisp and dry wine with a fine minerality and delicacy of structure. Pear, quince and peach flavours dominate.$22.95 Bottle -
The colour is bright lemon, with aromas of citrus (lime/ mandarin), stone fruit (apricot/ peach/nectarine) and also honeydew melon. Layered beneath there are floral notes reminiscent of honeysuckle and jasmine. While the influence of botrytis adds concentration and richness on the palate, there is also a seam of crisp acidity that ensures the wine remains fresh and lively, with a balanced and lingering finish.$42.95 Bottle
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Mondillo Riesling
2022
Mondillo's Single vineyard 2019 Dry Riesling, has enticing aromas of citrus fruit, peaches and honeysuckle with a crisp, dry finish.$29.95 Bottle -
Creamy and rich with subtle French Oak enveloping an array of juicy stonefruit. Lees ageing adds biscuity flavours to the palate, finishing long and fresh. Top class Chardy!$43.95 Bottle
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The special occasion version of the much loved Elephant Hill chardy. Broad and oaky with vanilla bean, buttery notes already seeping through the cracks of minerality.$39.95 Bottle
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Classic stonefruit characteristics of apricot, white peach with floral details and subtle creaminess on the palate.$27.95 Bottle
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This elegant Chardonnay has wonderful minerality and flavours of orange blossom, lemon curd, honeysuckle and stone fruit mingled with toasted cumin seeds and struck match.$29.95 Bottle
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Coddington is the most approachable in its youth. The subtle characteristics of the estate Chardonnay are amplified here, but kept in check with a line of acidity that keeps this very moreish wine lightweight and balletic.$72.95 Bottle