Best Wines Under $30
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2018 Blackenbrook Nelson Chardonnay
Cameron Douglas MS
Bright and rich in the mouth, with mellow tropical and stonefruit backed by classy oak - this creamy Blackenbrook is a bigger-styled and satisfying Chardonnay by Nelson experts. Such lovingly ... read more$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle -
2016 Coppi Pellirosso Negroamaro
The Wine Writer
Juicy and satisfying, this is a new red import from the warm 'heel' of Italy. Puglia's distinctive local grape Negroamaro brings us an effortless red that is medium-bodied, with nice darkish ... read more$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle -
2020 Tony Bish Fat n Sassy Hawkes Bay 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 expert in Chardonnay. Expert barrel and ... read more$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle -
2020 Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Cameron Douglas MS
This crisp and minerally Sauvignon Blanc is Astrolabe's legendary classic (now under a new label). The vineyard sources include the warmer Wairau in a bell curve of Marlborough flavours that are ... read more$22.99 in mixed 6+ or $25.99 per bottle -
2021 Astrolabe Marlborough Rose
Richard Caro
A classy Rose from Astrolabe in Marlborough. Made from a selection of purpose-grown fruit from across the region, this bright-fruited and dryish Rose is a perfect aperitif or seafood match. ... read more$23.99 in mixed 6+ or $26.99 per bottle -
2018 Casa Castillo Monastrell
Parker's Wine Advocate
A seriously undervalued red from a high altitude area that consists of old unirrigated bush vines. A beautifully rich blend dominated by Monastrell (Mourvedre) from Spain, that comes across much ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2019 Domaine Janasse Cotes du Rhone
John Caro
A silky and superb Rhone Red made by the famous Sabon family. This classic Grenache-led offering has a perfect balance of vibrant fruit and satisfying full-body. The Janasse label has an ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2019 Talmard Macon-Uchizy Chardonnay
John Caro
A delicious and vibrant Chardonnay from Southern Burgundy. Talmard is a quality-obsessed producer who only does village 'estate' wine. So this humbly priced bottle includes the best – not just ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 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 ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2020 Boneline Waipara Sauvignon Blanc
Richard Caro
A Sauvignon from Waipara that offers complexity and balance. With subtle tropicals lying behind refreshing green fruits, herbals, and mineral notes, this is as good as any Marlborough wine but ... read more$23.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle