New Zealand
Despite it’s global profile, New Zealand is only the 18th biggest wine-producing country. But its ours, we love it and with not without reason: New Zealand’s temperate, maritime Islands ripen grapes just slowly enough to make the most vibrantly fruity wines in the world. While our reds are superb you may note the cost of a wonderfully rich Kiwi Syrah versus Aussie Shiraz. But the upside of our cooler climate is that you pay next to nothing for delicious white and pink wines of almost any stripe. Sauvignon Blanc is the global star but now there’s Pinot Noir - a red that works here because it is naturally - yes - light-bodied, fresh and aromatic (i.e. rather like a white wine but with red colour). Sorry Shiraz lovers, try Australia...
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2022 Caythorpe Estate RieslingSam KimA great discount on this gorgeous Riesling from Marlbrorough. Caythorpe are precisely the kind of small family operation that can do wonders in this undervalued variety. All of its delightful ... read moreElsewhere up to $21.99 Save $5.00 $16.99 in mixed 6+ or $18.99 per bottle
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2022 Durvillea Marlborough Pinot GrisRichard CaroA dry but luscious Gris, Astrolabe's second label puts other people's full estate versions to shame. Along with expressive fruit on the nose and palate, it is the crisp acidity that marks this ... read more$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2023 Durvillea Marlborough Sauvignon BlancRichard CaroAn incredible price for a Sauvignon that previously got 96/100 at Decanter, putting it in the top rung of NZ Sauvignon. This little sibling of the famous Astrolabe Sauvignon is growing up and ... read more$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2023 Riverby Dry RieslingSam KimAnother great discount on this beautiful dry Riesling from Riverby Estate. This under-the-radar wine is bit of an icon for the insider, the fruit of some of Marlborough's heritage vines among ... read moreElsewhere up to $21.99 Save $4.00 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2023 Riverby Marlborough Sauvignon BlancSam KimAn elegant Sauvignon Blanc from a boutique producer. This finer example of the classic style is beautifully refreshing with aromatics that are expressive, but never overpowering. Riverby is a ... read moreElsewhere up to $21.99 Save $4.00 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2022 Riverby Pinot GrisSam KimA delicious Gris from the always-surprising Marlborough label, Riverby Estate. This gorgeous wine is made in a ripe-but-dry style, with luscious ripeness framed in freshness so it feels dry or ... read moreElsewhere up to $21.99 Save $4.00 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2022 Durvillea Marlborough ChardonnayRichard CaroThis serious wine from organic vineyards is considered by Astrolabe to be "only a notch below" their serious estate Chardonnay. Full of gently ripe fruit flavours, it is enhanced with fine oak ... read more$18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle
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2022 Durvillea Marlborough RoseRichard CaroAstrolabe's delicious Rose under the crazy-cheap Durvillea label. A bone dry rose with delicate fruit flavour and colour, the Durvillea nails a style that is European in trend while capturing ... read more$18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle
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2023 Riverby Estate RoseSam KimA classy Marlborough rose that is pretty on the nose but almost dry to the palate. Gold at the NZIWS. Riverby Estate have wonderful holdings of Pinot Noir vines and it is predominantly from ... read moreElsewhere up to $22.99 Save $4.00 $18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle
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2022 Riverby Estate Gruner VeltlinerSam KimEuropean in style and one of New Zealand's best accomplishments in Gruner. This classy drop is all about a restrained but succulent palate of salivating tree fruits and minerals and many other ... read moreElsewhere up to $24.99 Save $5.00 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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