Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Gris
Each bottle of Rapaura Springs tells the story of a lifetime. Of water and wine, and of generations of family working with nature. Its label depicts the rocky aquifer at the home vineyard in the heart of Marlborough, and the pristine springs that connect it to the land. Rapaura Springs definitely make exceptional wines that reflect New Zealand's remarkable landscapes, pure waterways and passionate people. Aromas of tropical fruits, pear and a hint of ginger. The palate is generous with stone fruit, pear and apple and subtle spice. An off-dry wine with lovely flavour concentration, impressive weight and a lingering finish. Awards: • Gold - Marlborough Wine Show 2023 • Gold - The National Wine Awards Aotearoa New Zealand 2023 • Gold - Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition 2023.
Greywacke Pinot Gris
An exotic Middle-Eastern mélange of poached quinces, sticky dates and tree-ripened figs, laced with vanilla bean, cardamom and hints of black licorice. This is a ripe, opulent expression of the pinot gris grape in a voluptuous off-dry style that has considerable concentration and a long, luscious finish. The three clones were hand-picked separately at high ripeness levels and whole-bunch pressed using very low maceration press cycles. The resulting juice was cold settled, then racked to fermentation vessels. Most of the juice went through a natural indigenous yeast fermentation in old French oak barriques and the balance was fermented in stainless steel tanks using cultured yeast. Towards the end of fermentation all the wine was transferred to stainless steel tanks where the fermentations were stopped, retaining 10 g/l residual sugar. The wine then spent a year on yeast lees (seven months in old barrels and the remaining time in stainless steel tanks) prior to blending and bottling. Kevin Judd is one of Marlboroughs pioneer winemakers whose career is intrinsically linked with the global profile of New Zealand wine. Kevin was born in England and grew up in Australia, where he studied winemaking at Roseworthy College and first made wine at Reynella in South Australia. He moved to New Zealand in 1983 and joined Selaks Wines. Subsequently, he became the founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay, a pivotal role during which he directed the companys first 25 vintages. In 2009 he established his own label, Greywacke, named after New Zealands prolific bedrock. The Name: New Zealand does not have a designated national rock, but if one was ever chosen it would have to be greywacke (pron: grey-wacky). This drab grey stone is found everywhere in New Zealand on the mountains, in the rivers, on the beaches. It consists of layers of hard, muddy grey sandstone alternating with thinner layers of darker mudstone (argillite). Technically the term greywacke refers to the sandstone (wacke is a German name for a type of sandstone), but it is also used as a general term for the entire rock.
Vavasour Pinot Gris
Vavasour Pinot Gris displays a richly structured palate featuring layers of crisp fruit, backed by hints of ginger and the long mineral finish typical of the Awatere Valley.
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc is a meticulously made wine with grapes selected for intensity and concentration. The bouquet shows passionfruit and white peach aromas and the palate has ripe fruit flavours with mineral notes. Always one of our favourites.
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
Saddleback Pinot Gris
Peregrine Pinot Gris from Central Otago in New Zealand overflows with ripe pear, peach, mango, grapefruit and has an underlying steely minerality. It is well balanced and mouth filling with great persistence. Lovely drinking now, this wine will continue to develop over the next few years.
Land of Giants Pinot Gris
In times past, giant, flightless Moa roamed the fertile soils of Marlborough. Big, bold and totally unique as were the legendary Moa, so are the flavours of our Land of Giants wines. The Pinot Gris is rich in aromas of pears, white peach and blossoms. The wine is zesty but balanced with lovely fruit flavours and a lingering finish. Perfect with seafood dishes and creamy pastas.
Atiru Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
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!
Saint Clair Vicars Choice Pinot Gris
From the New Zealand Wine Company of the Year comes this tantalizing Pinot Gris. Lifted notes of pear and apricot are supported by underlying spice and delicate floral notes on the nose. A medium bodied style with a refreshing palate of ripe pear and a touch of bread crust. A well balanced wine with a long lingering finish. Online Exclusive, not available in all stores
Cape Campbell Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
From the heart of Sauv Blanc country, Cape Campbell offers lovers of ths style a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. This is an intensely aromatic, full-flavoured, well balanced Savvy with fresh tropical fruit flavours. Great with fresh oysters.