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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

Selaks Origins wines are crafted to showcase the special characters of the regions in which their grapes are grown, creating easy drinking, classic wines, bursting with the flavours you love.

Selaks Origins wines are crafted to showcase the special characters of the regions in which their grapes are grown, creating easy drinking, classic wines, bursting with the flavours you love. Hawke’s Bay free draining, fine volcanic soils creates an environment that delivers grapes with complexity and finesse. This, alongside a stunning year in Hawke’s bay, provided perfect conditions for Pinot Gris and it shows in this mouth-watering wine.

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.

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.

This Gris from the home of the long white cloud offers creamy pear notes, honey and hints of caramel with citrus and vanilla. The palate reflects the nose with it flavours of ripe pear and honey layered with guava. There is a creamy weight when drinking and it trails rich flavours of tangerine. Ideally suited to drink with with pasta, parsley and parmesan or poached salmon and wild mushrooms.

The gravelly soils and sunny climate of Hawkes Bay are producing some of New Zealand's most exciting reds. This classy Merlot from Oyster Bay shows soft spicy varietal flavours such as, juicy plums and ripe dark fruits. Accompanied by well intergraded oak and subtle tannins, making this wine one of the easier matching to food.