Whites
Whites wines are lighter-bodied with more obvious acidity, making them good aperitifs or with white meat and fish dishes. Whites are the made from the translucent flesh and juice of any grape - whether white or even red-skinned. Commonly green or pink-skinned fruit make lemon or straw-coloured wines but the pulp of a red grape like Pinot Noir can also be denied skin contact to make ‘strawberry blond’ whites called Vin Gris or Blanc de Noir. The greatest still and sparkling whites are French, though their locals only drink them 21 percent of the time. New Zealand is famous for Sauvignon Blanc and we are third highest white wine consumers at 56 percent. Surprisingly, the world’s biggest white drinkers are Australians at 60 percent! Hmmm, I wonder whose they are drinking?

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2022 Caythorpe Estate RieslingA 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 more$16.99 in mixed 6+ or $18.99 per bottle
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2024 Leveret Estate Hawkes Bay ViognierTrophy for Champion Viognier at the NZIWS. A smashing Viognier for a crazy-low price! This may be the best Viognier deal ever. The 2024 vintage was fantastic in Hawkes Bay, which allowed this ... read more$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2023 Riverby Dry RieslingAnother 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 more$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2023 Riverby Pinot GrisA 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 more$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2023 Riverby Marlborough Sauvignon BlancAn 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 more$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
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2024 Durvillea Marlborough Sauvignon BlancAn 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$18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle
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2022 Durvillea Marlborough Pinot GrisA 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$18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle
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2023 Kumeu Village Pinot GrisA great deal on this mouth-filling but dry Pinot Gris that is made by the masters in this genre, Kumeu River. This wine is hand harvested and made in the classic Kumeu river styles, with plenty ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2023 St Clair Pioneer Block 9 Big John RieslingAn exceptional deal on the TOP Riesling in New Zealand in the latest Cuisine Magazine. This is a gorgeous Riesling from Saint Clair. The Big John is named after the viticulturist who grows this ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2024 St Clair Pioneer Block 12 Lone Gum GewurtztraminerA very nice discount on this delicious off-dry Gewurtz from the masters of Marlborough whites, Saint Clair. Gold at the NZIWS. The Lone Gum is grown in the denser clay soils on Dog Point Road in ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle