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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Possessing a rare combination of rich aromatics, purity, texture, concentration and character. A high quality, balanced, bright and delicious Pinot Gris.$21.95 Bottle
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Up-front aromas evoke fresh cut pear, custard, pecans and lychees. The palate offers a creamy entry, with concentration and texture. The finish is long, dry and imbued with the flavour of fresh walnut and a hint of smoke.$31.95 Bottle
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An autumnal bake-up of soft sweet figs, poached pears and quince, scented with a hint of mulling spices, topped with almond crumble. An opulently ripe expression of the pinot gris grape with great texture and a luscious off-dry richness that finishes crisply with considerable power and length.$29.95 Bottle
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A concentrated and rich off-dry style Pinot Gris with vibrant aromas of stone fruit, pear and spice. Flavours of peach and pear flesh out the entry into the palate, with ginger and spice notes unfolding.$27.95 Bottle
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Established 250 years ago, the Lorentz family cultivate their passion for wine in the small, medieval town of Bergheim, in the very heart of the Alsace wine-growing region.$33.95 Bottle
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Bounding with fresh fruit aromas and flavours of the vegetable garden, apples, pears and honeysuckle. A mineral backbone and an off dry finish making this a refreshing style of Gris$18.95 Bottle
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This is fast becoming an iconic, must have pinot gris.Textured and finely made with some seriously lush fruit ahoy.$16.95 Bottle
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Wild bunch 'includee' Larry McKenna's take on the housewive's current favourite. Broad, oily with a natural fruit sweetness and a hint of umeshi plum.$24.95 Bottle
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A bulk-produced everyman's wine produced using extreme control by a fantastic winemaking team.You could try with food, but best drunk in front of the telly from a big glass.$17.95 Bottle
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Reliable, full flavoured Pinot Gris with a touch of natural fruit sweetness, the roaring meg never fails to deliver full satisfaction.$21.95 Bottle
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From the newest wine region of the country in Ohau, in the Horowhenua. Ripe fruit flavours with a lovely soft spice and lingering finish. Medium bodied, dry and savoury.$21.95 Bottle
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A medium bodied Pinot Gris abundant with ripe tropical and citrus fruits yet still dry and lingering on the finish with a soft spice. A great accompaniment to Thai flavours.$28.95 Bottle