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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Hans Herzog Mistral
2018
A white powerhouse! The richness, structure, spice and great acidity of the Marsanne and Roussanne compliment the exuberant fruit intensity and roundness of the Viognier creating a full-bodied wine that is packed with apricots, white florals and Mediterranean herbs. This complex blend has a refreshing mineral backbone with the texture of silk. The magnificent depth and richness is followed by a long lasting smooth finish that keeps on giving.$58.95 Bottle -
Hand-picked, destemmed and then left on skins for one week.Wild ferment in aged French oak barriques, then 7 months maturation. Electric, dry, concentrated Riesling with pure fruit flavour, great texture, and a very long finish.$27.86 Bottle
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From Marlborough comes this classic fresh Sauvignon. Passionfruit and gooseberry with lemon and lime on the finish. Great with seafood.$15.95 Bottle
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This medium-dry Riesling has a delicious mouthfeel and nicely coats the mouth without being cloying. Aromas of ripe citrus and sherbet are mixed with savoury almond notes.$21.95 Bottle
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The wine shows flavours of white peach and floral characters on the nose with aromas of stone fruits and citrus undertones. The palate has elegant characters of nectarine and pear with floral notes that extends on the finish. The wine has an upfront palate supported by subtle oak that finishes with a round and lengthy texture. Good example of a well-balanced wine to enjoy now and up to 3 years.$20.95 Bottle
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A gorgeous shade of Amber, this Organic and Biodynamic aromatic blend has been handpicked and fermented for 24 days naturally on skins, then bottled without any stabilisation, fining or filtration. The result is a highly aromatic and deliciously dry, textured wine that exudes exotic fruit and ginger spice; complemented by a firm phenolic structure.$33.95 Bottle
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Showing ripe peach and apricot aromas with hints of nougat and citrus flower, the gentle influence of battonage accentuates flavours of peach and hints of butterscotch, the texture is luscious with a full rich mid palate and zesty acidity accentuated by the grapefruit citrus fruit finish.$22.95 Bottle
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Aromas of kiwifruit and melon on the nose. This travels onto the palate which is textured and well-rounded with a lively acidity that helps to balance it. Some lemon and green sweets on the palate with just some oak and honey which helps to round it out and give it a long finish.$43.95 Bottle
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The Knappstein Riesling has both elegance and intensity, with true Knappstein traits of lime, spice and white florals on the nose and a generously flavoured palate. Lively acid, mineral texture and a powerful and persistent lemon finish.$23.95 Bottle
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The wine that smells of grapes! Delicious, musky, Muscat grapes. And lychee, grapefruit and rose petal. Luscious palate, dry finish. Handles a bit of heat and spice beautifully.$18.95 Bottle
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Saddleback Riesling
2022
Fresh and vibrant aromatics of lemon, lime and orange blossom followed by a soft and luscious palate of honey, mandarin, and crème brulee. Low alcohol, medium dry.$18.86 Bottle -
Luscious aromas of orange blossom, lime zest and hints of beeswax. Lively, concentrated palate bursting with flavours of white-fleshed stone fruit, fresh citrus and melon. An underlying touch of saline minerality, leading to a long and juicy dry finish.$28.95 Bottle