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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.
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2018 The Hunting Lodge Expressions HB Chardonnay
Sam Kim
A nice price to pay for this proper Hawkes Bay Chardonnay (it is heavily discounted). with a beautiful array of rich textures and flinty stone fruit flavours, this stylish Chardonnay is a ...Elsewhere up to $26.99 Save $9 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2020 Blackenbrook Nelson Sauvignon Blanc
Bob Campbell MW
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 ...$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2019 Dr Loosen Riesling DRY (DR L)
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, ...$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2018 Dr Loosen Riesling (DR L)
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 ...$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2016 Stanley Estates Awatere Albarino
Michael Cooper
A highly textural and mineral wine, this shows the promise of Albarino in NZ. Precise stonefruit and pear flavours don't shout but harmonise beautifully with the fresh mineral nuances. In other ...$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2019 Tony Bish Fat n Sassy Hawkes Bay Chardonnay
Sam Kim
The name says it all – this Chardy is fat and sassy, old school style. As the legendary ex head winemaker at Sacred Hill, Tony Bish is an acknowledged expert in Chardonnay. Expert barrel and ...$20.99 in mixed 6+ or $23.99 per bottle -
2019 Franchetto Soave La Capelina
The Wine Writer
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 ...$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2019 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 ...$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2018 Bouchard Macon-Lugny 'Saint-Pierre' Chardonnay
John Caro
A delicious village Chardonnay from the cheaper Macon in southern Burgundy. Here the slightly warmer climate makes aromatic, plump whites. But it still has Burgundy zing and freshness thanks to ...$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle -
2019 Boneline Waipara Barebone Chardonnay
Cameron Douglas MS
This is a beautifully clean and precise Chardonnay, which is un-oaked but with a plump mouthfeel due to aging on yeast lees. Boneline are serious about the Burgundy-like terroir of Waipara, and ...$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle