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An under $15 Central Pinot Gris. This will no doubt become our biggest selling 'value' PG !The Pass Pinot Gris celebrates the journey through New Zealand’s rugged mountain passes to arrive home to New Zealand’s southern-most vineyards. Master of wine Alastair Maling has carefully selected fruit ...

One of the most consistent and valued SB's on the market. 4.5 stars and Best Buy - Cuisine magazine 2023"A lovely surge of thiols greets you on the nose with herbs, lime and grapefruit citrus coming though next to add complexity and intrigue. The palate is juicy and full of ripe pear and subtle whit...

Gold Medal - NZIWS 2023Riverby Estate is a boutique wine producer, occupying a prime site in Marlborough's Jacksons Road heartland. All grapes are grown on the estate vineyard by descendants of the Matthews family, who have been farming the property for over 100 years. The Matthews farm was called R...

One of the most awarded Central Otago Chardonnay's available."This is impressively complex and inviting on the nose showing ripe peach, rockmelon, lemon peel, nougat and cedar characters with nuances of flint and spice. The palate is equally gratifying with excellent concentration and expansive mout...

Oakey, dokey! This is very decadent for the money. "A distinctive bouquet with many familiars scents of Chardonnay from yellow stone fruits to nut and spices of oak. There’s also a youthful flinty reductive quality adding complexity and breadth. On the palate a weighty smooth textured expression w...

No introductions needed here..this is frankly one of the best known super premium Chardonnay's in NZ."​A classic Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay of power & sophistication. Stylish with power & complexity, mealy with stonefruit, ripe tropical flavours & substantial body. Drink now for a fruit driven style or cellar until 2028." Winery

Just awarded 98/100 from Winestate Magazine! "Preserved citrus, elderflower, subtle tropical fruit and a touch of Jalapeño create enticing aromatics. Beautiful intensity of flavour from start to finish, with crisp and juicy minerality, medium fruit weight and threaded together with a fine line of texture." Winery  

5 Stars - Michael Cooper"Our Single Vineyard wines are made from grapes grown at Auntsfield Estate. Each wine shows the distinctive characteristics of ripeness, texture and minerality – qualities unique to the ancient Greywacke rock and Loess clay soils of the vineyard. Sauvignon Blanc – A...

Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 -  92/100"Delicate aromas of baked apple and grapefruit pith. Creamy and mouthfilling on the palate with subtle nuances of white macadamia nut and citrus blossom. The bright acidity brings a refreshing style with generous weight and length."  WineryThis is full of attractive stone fruits and elegance.  Great buying for the money.

2022 Winestate Magazine Riesling Tasting 91 Points2022 Winestate New Release Tasting 91 Points2022 New Zealand International Wine Show SILVER2022 Clare Valley Wine Show SILVER 92/1002022 Wine Business Magazine Tyson Stelzer 95 Points2022 James Suckling Website – 94/1002023 Real Review - 96/100 ...

Be part of something new and introduce someone to Albarino.   New vintage We tried this recently with its maker and were taken for the intrinsic quality this wine represents.  A contrast to many dry whites in many ways. It's dry exterior leads into layers and layers of interest and reward.  W...

  From the forever impressive Astrolabe stable.This Chardonnay is honest, open and well made.  The price makes it even more attractive.Citrus fruits give way to a complete and value driven option."Complex citrus fruit, hazelnut meal, crème caramel and sweet oak vanillin on the nose. The palate is full-bodied, with nectarine, honeydew melon, fine oak and a long ripe citrus finish." Winery

One of the most under rated premium SB's in the country.Trophy for top SB at the recent NWWA 2022."This wine practically defines Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Succulent passionfruit, guava and citrus with a mouth-watering finish." Winery notes "Pungent, fresh, classic and very enticing bouquet fill...

Another over delivered Rapaura Reserve wine with a non reserve price."Our Rapaura Springs Reserve Chardonnay is rich and flavourful. Each bottle is bursting with honeysuckle, white peach, nectarine and fresh citrus, all complemented by toasty vanilla and subtle spiced oak characters." Winery

Our favourite Euro white for all round quality and appeal !"The domaine of Marc Bredif is one of the most famous names in the Loire, renowned for the longevity and quality of his Vouvray. Established in 1893 under the name of Chateau les Roches it wasn't until 1919 when Marc Bredif t...

Special pricing!4 1/2 Stars (Michael Cooper) - "Mouthfilling wine, with rich, vibrant stonefruit flavours" 89/100 (Bob Campbell MW) - "Light, soft, fresh, fruit-focused chardonnay..A well-priced wine"Typical, fresh aromatics of quality Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay are evident on the nose including ri...

This is a best bet when it comes to an outsider coming in for a place.  3 Dark Horses we have promoted in a red sense, now its time to show you the Chardonnay!   "A single vineyard Chardonnay from the McLaren Vale. The juice is cold pressed and oxidatively handled to tank. It is cold settled f...