{"title":"WHITE WINE","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll-description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRunning the gamut from crisp and refreshing to rich and complex, our selection of whites hail not just from New Zealand but from all over the globe – offering plenty of familiar names and countless exciting new discoveries. Browse our current range of white wines here or narrow down your search by country or variety using the index on the left. Happy hunting!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jk14mammabiancopiavedoc2018","title":"JK.14 'Mamma' Manzoni Bianco Piave DOC 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eManzoni Bianco is an Italian white grape variety bred in the 1930s by Professor Luigi Manzoni. 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The fruit comes from Mount Edward's Morrison Vineyard which has been pressed directly into French oak A wine with delicate fruit flavours, some savoury complexity, nuttiness \u0026amp; vanilla, with a soft palate of pith like mineral texture, all underpinned by fine acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for just under a year on lees prior to hand bottling without filtration. 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Aromas and flavours of cape gooseberry and peach, a touch of vanilla and barrel spices, ripe almost sweet grapefruit and a lemon mineral quality. Acidity and fine tannins and moderate alcohol set the structure in place and the core fruit and non-fruit flavours solidify the wines sense of place and time. Well made, dry on the finish and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2029.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - Cameron Douglas MS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"E\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estate-grown and hand-picked in the Raupo Creek Vineyard, in the Omaka Valley, and fermented and matured for 14 months in oak barrels. Light lemon\/green, it is medium to full-bodied, with strong, fresh, tropical fruit flavours, savoury, biscuity notes adding very good complexity, and a fully dry, appetizingly crisp finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Michael Cooper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowcasing the old Sauvignon Blanc vines largely from the Noa vineyard in the upper Wairau valley, Marama is a wine with its own clear identity. Ripe and concentrated, Marama shows dense, fleshy, ripe exotic fruits and white skinned passionfruit, that is interlaced with mealy, leesy, savoury notes. 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The palate is lush, rich and textural, which has been aided by partial barrel fermentation in French oak barrels. A dry wine that finishes with vibrant acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe dry 2023 Pinot Gris is full, round and succulent with attractive pear, apple and creamy characters. It's soft and juicy, but it has a layer of both floral and savory complexity, likely down to a portion of wild-fermented fruit and another fermented in 'neutral' French barrels. There's tension and texture, with phenolics and acidity combining to create drive.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - Rebecca Gibb MW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seresin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39500437782661,"sku":"18009","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/products\/e659b7ff73a53d23a44647a5ef7447bb458a5f49.jpg?v=1629314962"},{"product_id":"seresin-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2022","title":"Seresin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 35, 34);\"\u003eMega Deal $9.99! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 STARS: Michael Cooper\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Bob Campbell MW\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Cameron Douglas\u003cbr\u003e91 POINTS: Robert Parker’s – The Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways released later than many more commercial Sav Blanc’s this has really benefited from some extra time in the bottle showing real complexity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is one of the region’s most sophisticated, subtle and satisfying Sauvignons Blancs”\u003cbr\u003e - Michael Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright, light lemon\/green, the 2023 vintage is fresh and medium-bodied, with strong, ripe, tropical fruit flavours, showing considerable complexity, and a dry (0.8 grams\/litre of residual sugar) finish. 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Hints of crisp nectarine, rich nougat and citrus rind evolve on the back of the nose.  The palate begins fresh with bright peachy fruit, pineapple and is plusher than expected once it hits the midpalate.  The finish has a driving acidity that is cuddled by hints of fruit sweetness, leaving the mouth watering for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\np.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Avenir; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}\nspan.s1 {font-kerning: none}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Decibel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39500552110213,"sku":"19690","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/website-photo-non-vintage-sb-1661473777171.png?v=1710376583"},{"product_id":"momosavblanc","title":"Momo Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e93 POINTS: Cameron Douglas MS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc displaying a vibrant nose with bright aromas of ripe tropical and stone fruit characters. 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The High Eden sub-region of Eden Valley is a small and unique region designated by its high altitude, however, it is also defined by the schist soils and rocky outcrops, vast exposure and undulating hillside aspects, enhancing its suitability for growing Riesling. The skies over High Eden are typified by ‘Cirrus’ cloud formations for most of the growing and harvest seasons, making for a picturesque backdrop to the vineyards and a perfect name for this wine. The Cirrus Riesling is made from the very best Single Vineyard wine of High Eden and made in only exemplary years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale green colour, vibrant white currents, grapefruit and fresh lemon juice aromas. The palate is refined, with great intensity and freshness, finishing with a flicker of mineral texture. 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In the mouth it is fresh and lively, with a perfect correspondence of the sensations perceived on the nose.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Direct Tasting Team \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasseria Altemura is owned by one of the most prominent vine- growers and wine producers in Italy, the Zonin family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1821, seven generations have dedicated their craftmanship to deliver continued excellence in wine production. Masseria Altemura lies in the heart of the Salento Peninsula, almost equidistant from Puglia’s two seas: the Ionian (20 km) and the Adriatic (16 km), in the famous wine area of Primitivo di Manduria. A unique location where the breezes of two seas meet and contribute to the creation of an extraordinary microclimate. 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The palate is equally satisfying with excellent fruit intensity, well supported by fine texture and juicy acidity, finishing splendidly long and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2028\" \u003cbr\u003e - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This Sauvignon Blanc is packed with tropical fruit, interweaving nettle and sweet floral on a lightly creamy palate; ripe acidity drives a crisp finish\" \u003cbr\u003e - Candice Chow, Wine Chat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Classic. Pungent very bold and expressive bouquet with scents of red apple and lemon, tropical fruits, seasalt and fresh Thai basil. On the palate, salivating, crisp and dry, the core fruit flavours reflect the bouquet - passionfruit and apple, citrus peel and white spice, green mango and grapefruit. Vibrant with plenty of drive in the acidity and fruit\" \u003cbr\u003e - Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Nice ripe nose, stonefruit, elderflower, some pea pod, fresh and bright, ok weight, fresh and bright, some nice texture and lingering fruit\" \u003cbr\u003e - NWWA 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eradus vines grow on a slender terrace at the edge of the Awatere River, with a unique microclimate and soil structure. Influenced by a fault line, a river, and the power of the nearby Pacific Ocean, their land is stony, dry, windy and cool, elements that create wines of elegance, minerality with a lively and lingering finish. 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The palate is equally appealing with bright fruit flavours, backed by supple texture and fine acidity, finishing lingering and refreshing. At its best: now to 2028\" \u003cbr\u003e - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEradus are not a one trick pony! Yes, they do make an outstanding Sauvignon Blanc but they do a lovely Pinot Gris too. The vines are now 16 years old and deliver a wine with great concentration and a real juiciness in a fresh and dry style with a portion barrel aged to add textural richness. Serious wine for under $20! \u003c\/span\u003eLifted floral and white peach notes leading to delicious flavours of red apple, pear, white peach with a hint of spice and that Awatere Valley flinty minerality. In Essential Awatere fashion the finish is lively, crisp and lingering. 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Finishes clean and very long, with vibrant acidity lifting and extending the bright flavors at the back. 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Biodynamically grown, hand harvested and whole bunch pressed, there's a sense of purity and ease. It fills the mouth Omaka Valley Marlborough Search for, with concentrated fruit and leaves behind a fine-grained texture that coats the cheeks. Wild fermented and aged in French oak and puncheons for six months, the oak influence is subtle, with pastry-like lees characters complementing the ripe apple-like fruit flavors. Mellow and pleasurable, ready to drink from release. The organic and biodynamic wine venture of filmmaker Michael Seresin has long provided textural, restrained expressions of Marlborough. The whites are typically nuanced and layered thanks to wild fermentation in old barrels and extended lees time. The Pinot Noirs, on the richer soils of Marlborough's Omaka Valley, tend to offer a denser, more structured approach to the region's Pinot Noirs. 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Fruit is ever-present with layers of nectarine, pineapple, stewed Granny Smith apples, and the smoky oak wafting through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Decibel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40413164241029,"sku":"23396","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/website-photo-non-vintage-ch-1661476263109.png?v=1710377072"},{"product_id":"novummarlboroughchardonnay2018","title":"Novum Riverbrook Vineyard Marlborough Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e95 POINTS: James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e94+ POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine Advocate \u003cbr\u003e95 POINTS: Cameron Douglas MS\u003cbr\u003e95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003cbr\u003e94 POINTS: Stephen Wong MW - The Real Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Riverbrook Chardonnay is defined by its sense of place. 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Appealing wine in a crowd-pleasing style. It has attractive texture and an impressively lingering finish.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontsablé Réserve represents the pinnacle of site selection within the Haute Vallée de l’Aude, the coolest of all the Mediterranean regions of France due to altitude and influence of the cool Atlantic wind, the Vent Cers. Altitude, climate and limestone rich soils combine to produce outstanding fruit, with which we create wines of elegance and freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe specific Haute Vallée sites are perfect for Chardonnay due to slower ripening and better levels of acidity. The vines are 20-30 years old and grow on Argilo Calcaires soils. The wine is left on its lees to add complexity of flavour, texture and weight whilst retaining refreshing ripe fruit character. 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