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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2023 Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot GrisAn elegant and nearly dry Pinot Gris from Marlborough masters, Astrolabe. Fresh apple and pear fruit are beautifully crisp and with a nice mineral zing, offering a harmony that is stridently ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle
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Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa Sherry 375mlDry like a fino but with a hint of sea breeze (saltiness) derived, they say, from Manzanilla's seaside location. It is the perfect dry aperitif and an especially good match with fish and ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle
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2023 Blackenbrook Nelson Pinot GrisNelson's famous Moutere clay soils give us another ridiculously good Blackenbrook Pinot Gris. Beautiful peachy pear fruit against mineral acidity, heaps of texture and a backbone that is rounded ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle
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2024 Pewsey Vale Eden Valley RieslingThis is a legendary go-to Riesling from the experts at Pewsey Vale. It is sourced from older vines and cooler sites in one of the Eden Valley's most historic vineyards. This sophisticated ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle
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2024 Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon BlancThis crisp and minerally Sauvignon Blanc is Astrolabe's legendary classic. Last vintage was selected for Marlborough's Annual Collection and also reached #15 out of 9200 in Wine Spectator's Top ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle
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2024 Forrest Chenin BlancA great price on this classic-styled Chenin from the legend John Forrest. This gorgeous fruit was harvested at night before fermentation in special large format wood cuvees. This approach ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle
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2019 Forrest Botrytised (Dessert) RieslingA nice price for an exceptional dessert Riesling from an acknowledged expert in the variety, John Forrest. This Botrytised Riesling is a local classic in the genre, packed with sweet stone fruit ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle
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2022 Blackenbrook Nelson ChardonnayAn estate chardonnay that is lovingly made from the famous Moutere clay soils of Nelson. With a lovely brightness as well as a mellow richness and classy oak, the Blackenbrook Chardonnay is a ... read more$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle
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2024 Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon BlancA reference point for quality in Kiwi Sauvignon. Dog Point is made by ex-Cloudy Bay growers and offers beautifully defined character, but nothing aggressive or obviously shouting. Perfect ... read more$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle
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2024 Planeta La Segreta GrilloA beautiful Sicilian white. This distinctive local variety (pronounced "Gree-lo") is often presented in blends so this is a rare example! This wine is all about freshness and elegance, with an ... read more$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle