Whites For Summer

Need some inspiration for your summer sipping now that the warm weather has started to hit? With over 10,000 grape varieties in the world we thought it might be time to present you with some white options that cover a few of them.

Here are a few superb whites that go wonderfully well with seafood and light summer meals, or are just as good on their own on a warm Summer afternoon.

2024 Leveret Estate Hawkes Bay Viognier

Richard Caro

Trophy 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
2024 Squawking Magpie Chatterer Pinot Gris

Cameron Douglas MS

A 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
2024 Blackenbrook Nelson Sauvignon Blanc

Richard Caro

A lively drop grown in some perfect Sauvignon territory in Nelson. Precise flavours of tree and tropical fruits don't jump out too much but just sit nicely in a subtle, fresh palate. Clean and ... read more

$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle
2021 Dr Loosen Riesling (DR L) White Cap

John Caro

Our biggest selling Riesling, this classic German has beautiful sweetness with balanced mineral acidity and only 8.5% alcohol. Loosen is a renowned Riesling expert and even this entry-level has ... read more

$22.99 in mixed 6+ or $25.99 per bottle
2023 Dr Loosen Riesling DRY (DR L) Blue Cap

John Caro

A little stunner, this beautiful wine reflects a modern trend towards dry German Rieslings. As a companion to Loosen's celebrated standard DR L (which is off-dry) this version is totally dry, ... read more

$22.99 in mixed 6+ or $25.99 per bottle
2023 Tony Bish Fat n Sassy Chardonnay

Sam Kim

The name says it all. This Chardonnay is fat and sassy, old-school style. As the legendary ex-head winemaker at Sacred Hill, Tony Bish is an acknowledged Chardonnay guru. Expert barrel and lees ... read more

$22.99 in mixed 6+ or $25.99 per bottle
2022 Franchetto Soave La Capelina

John Caro

A beautiful Soave that was recently judged 'Best Veneto Wine' in Decanter. This offers an absolutely delicious palate of abundant yet elegant, nuanced fruit leads to lovely dry, harmonious ... read more

$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle
2023 Franchetto Veneto Pinot Grigio

John Caro

A fresh and dry Pinot Grigio from Italy's white wine heartland, the Veneto. Franchetto's south facing vineyards enjoy excellent sunlight but also the freshness of quite a high altitude (500 ... read more

$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle
2023 Astrolabe Chenin Blanc Sec

Bob Campbell MW

A new bottling of Chenin Blanc from some of NZ's biggest fans of this grape. It offer refreshing white fruits with a zingy minerality, in an easy-drinking style that reflects Astrolabe's special ... read more

$31.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle
2021 Franchetto Soave Recorbian

John Caro

A beautiful Soave that's a step up in richness from the La Capelina. A gentle richness of honeycomb and tree fruits is expressed in beautiful harmony and delicacy. A refined yet vibrant Soave ... read more

$33.99 in mixed 6+ or $37.99 per bottle

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