Dog Point from Marlborough in New Zealand have quickly established themselves as quality Marlborough producers with their range of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. This Chardonnay has lovely texture due to lees stirring and balanced oak influence. Hints of citrus still remain to produce a Chardonnay of versatility.

A touch of sweetness on the palate makes this light, fresh white an ideal alternative to a fully dry or late-picked style. Very easy drinking and will be a good match with seafood or many Asian dishes.

This value for money Chardonnay from regions in South Eastern Australia shows aromas of stone fruit with hints of pineapple and toasty oak. On the palate this refreshing white displays a rich texture with peach and pineapple flavours and a long, pleasant finish.

This exceptional Pinot Gris from Amisfield shows pronounced aromatics of roasting quince, bees wax and orange blossom. The palate is broad, complex, rich and textured while remaining elegant, with a dry finish.

Allandale from the Hunter Valley produce a lovely Chardonnay that has a great full body to it with nuances of peach and apricot and nice level of complexity due to the new American and French oak employed.

The Coastal region of Stellenbosch is an extremely important wine region in South Africa that can date its history back to the 1600s. The same historic references can be attributed to the Zonnebloem winery who pride themselves on letting the vines to the talking at their own pace. Their fresh and zesty Sauvignon Blanc has a wonderful tropical aromas profile that will entice you into its matching palate of fresh fruit and clean acid.

The team at Neil Ellis know their way around the beautiful and varied Swartland region, and this sauvignon blanc is testament to that. Fresh as a daisy and bursting with citrus fruit, a glass of this is like a swim in the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Speaking of the sea, pair this with fresh fish on the braai (barbecue) and you’re onto a palatable winner. You can save this one for the summertime, but don’t wait too long.