The extraordinarily scenic Marlborough Sounds, in Maori the Sounds represent the sunken bows of Aoraki, the canoe that is Mt Cook, are full of gems great food and wine and world famous trout fishing. Marlborough Sounds Chardonnay displays bright flavours of pear and nectarine, backed by minerally notes. There is a lovely subtle touch of oak which is reminiscent of freshly baked bread. Fresh and vibrant, there is complexity and length.

Jules Taylor is one of the leading boutique producers in Marlborough and well worth seeking out, crafting an exceptional range of aromatic whites together with Pinot Noir. It's little surprise that her Sauvignon Blanc shines, with its pristine and delicate mineral drive backed up with some fresh green herb and tropical notes. Crisp, dry and very Moorish.

This is definitely Gris, not Grigio with baked quinces, crisp apple and interesting notes of clove spice. Partial barrel ferment helps this wine dial up texture and palate weight. An enticing alternative to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Family owned Villa Maria Estate has been rated as New Zealands

Another terrific white wine to come from New Zealands Marlborough winemaking region. Fresh apple, pear and mandarin flavours with a little touch of spice make this a great match for a coconut and coriander packed curry.

The Ned is a Kiwi Savvy with a more mineral accent, offering structure indicative of Marlborough region. The tropical elements still shine gooseberries aplenty and a dainty touch of fruit sweetness in the finish. The citrus fuelled aromatic thread that dominates the nose carries through to the palate with concentrated flavours of mandarin and musky pink grapefruit. Fine, ripe acids and a slightly heightened sense of roundness characterise the palate makes this a must try wine. GOLD Medal | International Wine & Spirits Competition 2017.

A fruit-driven Chardonnay from the land of the long white cloud. Intense nectarine and kumquat aromas elevated by notes of sweet spice, vanilla and lightly buttered popcorn. The palate is plush and generous with an interplay of acid and fine oak tannin, focusing the flavours for a persistent finish. Born of the Waihopai Valley, The Ned represents the vibrant diversity that is so prevalent in the Marlborough wine-growing region. One of Marlborough’s famous peaks, The Ned mountain served as the playground for Marisco founder, Brent Marris, during his youth. The ethos “Young At Heart” encapsulates this wine; a true expression of grassroots winemaking that places the energy and liveliness of adventure in every bottle.

This Marlborough drop is sourced from a single vineyard in the Awatere region. Its balance of citrus aromas and Granny Smith apple flavours, make it easy to pair with foods such as shellfish, asparagus or margherita pizza. Delish!

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc is among the leaders of Sauvignon Blanc due to its quality and consistency vintage after vintage. Oyster Bay Sauv Blanc has excellent balance and varietal intensity. The tropical fruit flavours work in harmony with the distinctive gooseberry characters. One of Marlborough's best Sauv Blancs!

Lifted on the nose, this sauvignon Blanc shows passionfruit, lime, currant and grapefruit aromas, followed by an intensely flavoured palate that is pristine and lively. The wine offers lovely varietal purity with fine texture, and a long , lingering finish Our Brunton Road wines showcase the quality and diversity of New Zealand's premium wine growing regions. Styled to capture the natural vitality of this beautiful country, these fruit forward wines are a pleasure to share on any occasion. Lake Road Wines began as a partnership in the early 70's with the plan of investing in premium vineyards supplying the pioneering wine companies such as Penfolds, Corbans, Giesens and Villa Maria. As a family business, quality was always valued over quantity and through careful viticulture the vines produced many gold medals, cementing a reputation for premium wines. In the mid 2000's after more than 30 years of viticulture, winemaking was begun with the first wines under the Lake Road label released in 2008 and exported from New Zealand to Australia. The Lake Road mission is to create contemporary wines with an uncompromising view to quality, presented at price points that represent terrific value across the range. They achieve this whilst still maintaining a minimal environmental impact.

A delightful cool climate Chardonnay, Oyster Bay had created a beautiful wine with the clean pure varietal character that typifies the best whites from Marlborough. Flavours of stone-fruit and citrus are perfectly balanced with creamy nutty oak. Crisp and a lengthy finish.