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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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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2022 Squawking Magpie Chatterer ChardonnayListed in Bob Campbell's, "Real Review's Top Value List" which identifys the best value-for-money wines up to $25. A rich and creamy Chardonnay from a boutique Hawkes Bay producer. Nicely ripe ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2024 Squawking Magpie Chatterer Pinot GrisA dry and elegant Pinot Gris from a quality single vineyard. Hawkes Bay climate is present in generous tree and stonefruit flavours which are not overly sweet, and which retain a versatile ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle
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2023 Coopers Creek Limeworks ChardonnayA great discount on classic Hawkes Bay Chardonnay. It has a nice degree of weight and power but also a chalky freshness from the limestone in the name, as it is grown next to Webster's limeworks ... read more$20.99 in mixed 6+ or $23.99 per bottle
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2024 Squawking Magpie Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon BlancAn award-winning Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough, made by the iconic Hawkes Bay label Squawking Magpie. Crunchy melon and citrus characters enhance the deep refreshment and crisp acidity ... read more$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle
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2024 Clearview Beachhead Hawkes Bay ChardonnayA great price on this show-stopping wine from the excellent 2024 vintage. A previous vintage of the Beachhead scooped Champion Wine and Champion Chardonnay at the New Zealand International Wine ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle
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2022 Squawking Magpie The Gravels ChardonnayA special price on this serious Chardonnay from the Hawkes Bay stalwarts, Squawking Magpie. Previously, this label was selected in the top 12 Hawkes Bay Chardonnays from 2020 by Cameron Douglas, ... read more$27.99 in mixed 6+ or $30.99 per bottle
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2023 Elephant Hill Hawkes Bay ChardonnayElephant Hill's Chardonnay often sells out well before the next vintage arrives. This harmonious wine is about ease and elegance, with citrus and subtle nuances carried on a gently creamy ... read more$27.99 in mixed 6+ or $31.99 per bottle
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2024 Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard ChardonnayCraggy's answer to Chardonnay from Chablis. It is not too heavily oaked with a full texture balanced by a sophisticated mineral focus. Delicious and food-friendly, the Kidnappers has an elegance ... read more$28.99 in mixed 6+ or $32.99 per bottle
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2024 Te Mata Estate ChardonnayA great value Chardonnay from the famous Te Mata. This wine balances generosity and freshness, with citrus and subtle stonefruit in a classic Hawkes Bay style. At this price, the Te Mata Estate ... read more$28.99 in mixed 6+ or $32.99 per bottle