Shop for White wine

Chardonnay

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  Mt Hector Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2007 NZD $12.95
  If you liked the Waimarie Chardonnay, this one is definitely worth trying. This Chardonnay is sourced from the Ngatarawa triangle in Hawke's Bay. It is a rich style of Chardonnay with the accent on strong fruit flavours. Ripe melon, nectarine and summer peach aromas abound with toasty oak hints of cedar and spice and a long, full, yet soft finish. You could pay well over $20 for a Chardonnay of this quality.
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  Tranquillity Bay Chardonnay 2008 NZD $12.95

  Normally $17.95

  A wonderful follow up from the record breaking Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented in French and American oak barriques, this is a very well balanced wine from Nelson with a rich creamy nose and palate laden with peaches and tropical fruit flavours. Malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring gives it an additional mealiness and toasted biscuit character.
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  Corazon Chardonnay 2009 NZD $24.95

  New Release

  The fruit for this wine is sourced from Kumeu in West Auckland where, by tasting this wine you will certainly agree the quality of the wines from this part of the country have improved immensely. Very full flavours of ripe stone fruit and butterscotch with vanilla. Rich and clean and will continue to improve in the bottle for another 2-3 years.
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Sauvignon Blanc

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  Terravin Te Ahu 2009 NZD $39.95

  One of the Best NZ Sauvignon Blancs you will Ever Try

  Winemaker and owner Mike Eaton recently had a tasting with Perrotti-Brown, who is a wine writer for Wine Advocate and Robert Parker. She visited just 12 wineries in Marlborough. When she tasted the 2009 Te Ahu she said it reminded her of Pavillon Blanc from Chateau Margaux which sells for around $130.00!
  
  French Sommelier Jean-Marie Pratt who has been Head Sommelier at Gordon Ramsays for the past 3 years said the Te Ahu is with no doubt one of the best three Sauvignons from NZ. "When tasting the Te Ahu Sauvignon Blanc, one would straight away sense there is something different in the wines of Terravin than most of the other wines in NZ. This has a star-bright and appealing colour, the nose is discreet to start but shows subtle notes of citrus, white fruits and flowers. It slowly opens up in the glass and delivers much more minerally notes such as flint and pebble. On the palate the wine is dry and focused and displays similar fruity and mineral notes reminiscent from the nose. It is ample and textured with a precise and marked acidity, all in harmony and balance.
  I would suggest decanting this wine if consumed now - I think this wine has the ability to age and believe it will remain fresh and vibrant for another 3-4 years. I think it will then develop mature tertiary aromas but still good to drink for another 3-5 years. It reminds me of a Sancerre by Francois Cotat - one of the top Loire Valley Vignerons. This suggests that Marlborough SB, when made in a hand-crafted and serious style, can compete with the best Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume."
  
  Fermented in 500 litre barrels and aged for 11 months before bottling this is, as Mike Eaton so rightly states "The Te Ahu Sauvignon Blanc is a new direction, a new pathway for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc". Production is limited and the price is sure to rise in the coming years. An absolute must.
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  Terravin Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc NZD $29.95
  For the true Sauvignon Blanc connoisseur. With most vintages, fruit from some vintage sites stand out for their individuality and special expression of Sauvignon. This is sourced from the Cowley Vineyard with remarkable complexity and structure. Layers of ripe tropical fruit, melon, guava and mineral citrus - vibrant and fresh. A unique reflection of Marlborough Southern Valley terroir.
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  Terravin Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2006 NZD $24.95
  I first tried this 3 years ago and thought in a few years time this could be brilliant. It certainly is! And it's still got a few years left in it yet. The acidity has dropped away slightly and the flavours have intensified and hang around on the palate for so long. This is very different than your average Marlborough Sauv.
  
  A blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon with moorish flavours of guava, limes, green apple, kiwifruit and lemongrass. The Semillon gives it some lanolin notes that balance the herbacousness of the Sauvignon Blanc beautifully and gives it a crisp acidity and finishes dry. A great food wine and will come alive with seafood risotto, shellfish, fettuccine alfredo or chicken chow mein. A must try for all.
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  Discovery Point Sauvignon Blanc 2009 NZD $19.95
  A distinct departure from over-whelming, tropical fruit flavoured show styles of Sauv. Inspired by the great styles of the Loire Valley in France, it is an elegant, finely textured, completely dry Marlborough Sauv that is a perfect partner with fine seafood or worth savouring on its own. Rivals the best of NZ.
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• Duc de Tarente Sancerre 2006 NZD $44.95

  Classic French Sauvignon

  A very good example of France's most famous sauvignon blanc from the small district of Sancerre in the Loire valley. This has a minerally, slightly herbal medley of flavours with a juicy dry finish. Lovely drinking now and over the next couple of years and an excellent partner to shellfish.

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• Chateau de Fontenille 2006 NZD $24.95

  Sauvignon blanc-based white from Bordeaux

  This wine comes from a small family vineyard in the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux. A blend of 80% sauvignon blanc, 10% semillon and 10% muscadelle, it is a full bodied dry white with beautifully clean fruit flavours. Weightier than a New Zealand sauvignon - a very good match with foods such as fish and lighter white meat dishes.

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  Tranquillity Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009 NZD $19.95 $10.95

  Turning a $20 wine into a Quaffer!

  My biggest selling wine and I can hardly keep up with the demand. Everyone agrees it is truly worth $20+. If you want the bargain of the year when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, this is it.
  "Way better than anything I've got from the supermarket" is a popular comment. "Why drink any other Sauv?" is another. Packed full of delicious ripe tropical fruit with a lovely crisp finish. Very easy drinking.

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Pinot gris

• Kuehn Alsace Pinot Gris 2008 NZD $29.95
  The Domaine was founded in 1675 by renowned vine-growers, the Kuehn family. The last descendant, Rene Kuehn, was deputy mayor of the village and a lawyer. He actively contributed to the creation of the Origin Appellation of Alsace of 1962 and to the promotion of the Alsace region worldwide, by putting emphasis on top-quality, racy white wines.
  
  Made from 100% Pinot Gris this is yellow straw in colour with toasted bread and exotic fruit aromas. Very rich, but velvety wine with a dry finish.
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  Canadoro Martinborough Pinot Gris 2009 NZD $14.95
  Outstanding value here. Normally $24.95. Everyone who has tried this can't believe the price of this and they keep coming back for more. Apricot, quince and pears on the nose with a rich texture on the palate complimented by a lovely balancing spiciness. Big and bold flavours with a richness kept under control by subtly restraining acidity. Amazing buying.
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  Omaka Springs Pinot Gris 2009 NZD $17.95
  "4 Stars. 91/100. Lovely pure fruit flavours with focused fresh pear , floral and white peach. There's a suggestion of sweetness to begin with but the wine finishes fairly dry. A silken texture impresses. A very attractive Pinot Grigio style." Bob Campbell.
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  Tranquillity Bay Pinot Gris 2008 NZD $12.95

  The Best you'll find for the price

  I've had so many customers say, "I haven't had a Pinot Gris this good for ages - and it's $12.95?" Under its normal label this sells very well at $19.95. A dry, fruit driven style, especially suitable to have with food, the wine has an aromatic nose with pear and stone fruit aromas leading to a touch of spice and a honeyed fruit-driven palate with generous mouthfeel and a soft smooth finish. This powers out of the shop by the dozen, and everyone comes back for more.
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  Kuratau River Pinot Grigio 2008 NZD $27.95

  Silver Medal Winner

  I instantly fell in love with this. The initial fruit sweetness was quite a pleasant surprise and first thought that a glass or two will be enough, but the bottle soon disappeared! Like the best wines of Italy, this Grigio shows rich fruit tones, floral aromas and tropical palate weight. The long slow growing season found in Taupo protects the delicate aromatic components of Pinot Grigio. Melon flavours also linger on the palate mixed with lush sweet tropical fruits. Very impressive!
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  Spy Valley Envoy Pinot Gris 2009 - New Vintage NZD $26.95

  Flying out by the dozen

  This has become even more popular than their standard Pinot Gris at $20. Juicy, pure fruit characters carry on from the nose. Light, crisp and refreshing, the palate is very accessible now but will reveal its more complex side with maturity.
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• Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Gris 2008 NZD $18.95

  Double Gold Pinot Gris

  This wine is made by Simon Waghorn, perhaps better known as winemaker for Astrolabe, and he has again come up trumps with one of the best-rated pinot gris from the 2008 vintage. This is a full-flavoured, off-dry style that is elegant and flavoursome. Normal retail is around $25 so this is a top buy.

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  Lonestone Marlborough Pinot Gris 2009 NZD $16.95

  Simply Outstanding

  In a sea of disappointing pinot gris out there, this is a little gem. and I would say going by the feedback of those of you who have tried this, it's one of the best you will find for the price. Negociants Steve Bennett and Matthew Deller taste literally dozens of wines before selecting which to put under their Lonestone label. Just released, this soft, flavoursome, fresh and dry wine is a top pinot gris that puts many at $30 or above to shame. Drinking beautifully but will hold well for another 2-3 years. Gold Medal quality.

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Aromatics/other

• Wolfberger Alsace Grand Cru Gewurztraminer Hatschbourg 2008 NZD $49.95
  Wolfberger is one of the largest and most highly regarded Cooperative producers in Alsace. This extremely aromatic Gewurztraminer with lovely aromas of ginger, honeysuckle and Turkish delight. The palate is broad and full bodied. Made in a medium to medium-dry style with well balanced acidity and long, intense finish.
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• Kuehn Alsace Riesling 2008 NZD $29.95
  This lovely Riesling is a bright and light yellow with green tints and is full-bodied, almost dry on the palate with refreshing flavours of Spring flowers on the nose. Penetrating, fruity, flavours such as lemon and tangerine develop on the palate. Deeply flavoured, the finish evolves notes of toasted bread.
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• Kuehn Alsace Gewurztraminer 2007 NZD $29.95
  Gewurztraminer always presents very concentrated fruit and floral flavours such as lychee and rose. This lovely wine is no exception. A bright gold yellow colour in the glass, a smooth taste of quince and a dominance of honey develops on the palate. Complex and full, the finish is quite exceptional.
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  Discovery Point Fleur 2009 NZD $19.95
  Blending of different grape varieties has of course been common in red wine making and is starting to gain as much interest in the white varieties. Once you try this you will understand why. It just makes sense!
  
  This is an outstanding blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer which is rich, dry and aromatic with the Riesling providing structure, the Pinot Gris richness and body and the Gewürztraminer intense floral aromas. Everyone who has tried this comes back for more. Great on its own or with seafood, white meats and Asian cuisine.
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  Artisan Late Harvest Riesling 2008 - 375ml NZD $19.95
  Astounding value here for a dessert wine of this quality. A fruit driven wine from Marlborough with hints of botrytis influence. The initial sweet entry is well balanced with crisp acidity and a refreshingly dry finish. It is just 12% alcohol and is best served lightly chilled. The wine is succulent but not cloying with excessive residual sugar. The perfect complement to cheese, pate’ and fruit platters. It's light and fresh with lots of appealing fruity characters.
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• Forrest Estate The Doctors Riesling 2009 NZD $19.95
  Now assuming cult status in the New Zealand wine scene the Doctors’ Riesling continues to amaze wine critics and novices alike. Trophy at the Air NZ Wine Awards.
  
  Lime sherbet, granny smith apple and mandarin flavours make an appealing wine. On the palate aromas of citrus, apricots & Asian spice, lovely fruit sweetness, balanced by fine acidity; the wines naturally lower alcohol, 8.5%, ensure each mouthful is a refreshing delicious experience.
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  Johannesof Gewurztraminer 2008 NZD $29.95
  This has to be one of New Zealand's most highly awarded Gewurztraminers. Luscious medium style with perfumed aroma and flavour of roses, Turkish delight and lychees. Perfect with Asian spicy food and tasty cheeses. Drink now or until 2014.
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• Discovery Point Marlborough Dry Riesling 2009 NZD $19.95

  Marlborough Dry Riesling That Really Is Dry

  It is always a struggle to find a quality NZ riesling that is truly dry yet still displays quality fruit. This wine, from a single vineyard in Marlborough, is a superb example. It is quite rich, with lovely fruit flavours, yet is fully dry. A great food wine and with cellaring potential.

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