ME by Matahiwi (NZ) 2022 Pinot Gris

90 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
 

Fruit for this wine was selected from mature vineyards in the North Island that consistently produce outstanding Pinot Gris grapes. 

This is a wonderfully luscious wine with aromas of pear and spice on the nose and a tropical richness on the palate which is well balanced and off-dry. Enjoy in its youth or cellar for 2-3 years.

ME by Matahiwi (Wairarapa) 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

94 Points - Cameron Douglas MS
90 Points - James Suckling
92 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Classic Wairarapa Sauvignon, from a great vintage. Big tropical fruit flavours, full of Passionfruit, Honeydew melon and ripe green apple. Learn to love Sauvignon Blanc again.

Millton (Gisborne) 2020 Clos Ste Anne La Bas Chenin Blanc

NZ's Finest Chenin Blanc. Quite possibly.

Aromas of honey, pears and bee’s wax. A hint of warm wool and starched linen. Clipped stone minerality. The savoury acidity holds true all the way through and the austere dry textured tannins are refreshing, while a quincelike fruit flavour gives lift and great length to the overall taste.

Clos de Ste. Anne is a single vineyard situated on steep northeast facing slopes in the foothills of Poverty Bay. From a section of the vineyard which is referred to as ‘La Bas’ which kind of means “over there” we have a planting of Chenin Blanc.

Certified Organic

Mount Ridge (Aus) 2021 Pinot Gris

Fresh and fruity, this Pinot Gris delivers ripe red apple blossom on the nose. Pear and lime on the palate give a juicy texture and delicious off dry finish.

Another in this great value and popular range produced by Giesen.

Mount Ridge (AUS) 2023 Chardonnay

The Mount Ridge wines offer unbelievable value.

The Giesen team have done it again bringing to the table a chardonnay that is increddible value, using selected Australian fruit.

Vibrant and fleshy with aromas of summer stonefruit and baked bread. Flavours of crisp apple and nectarine with light oak and minimal butterieness.

Mount Ridge (NZ) 2021 Riesling

A fantastic wine for lazy summer afternoons. 
A bright and juicy Riesling made by Giesen wines with a balanced body and vibrant finish. Citrus is complimented with sweet honeycomb and ripe mandarin. Riesling is perfect summer drinking. Nearly always underpriced in New Zealand. Go on grab a bargain!

Mount Ridge (South Africa) 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

Classic Sauvignon Blanc from Giesen owned label Mount Ridge.

The clever folks at Giesen wines have scoured the earth, to bring to you the best value Sauvignon Blanc around.
Displaying aromas of cut grass, lime and passion flower. Mouthwateringly juicy, intriguing waxy mouthfeel and a mineral finish.

Mt Difficulty (Otago) 2019 Roaring Meg Chardonnay

Matt Dicey, Winemaker
"Roaring Meg Chardonnay 2019 supple with flavours of nectarine and citrus introducing the wine. A textured soft mid-palate draws you into the wine. White fleshed peach drives the finish alongside a hint of phenolic interest. Generous and giving."

Fruit was hand-picked at peak ripeness on the 3rd, 4th, 8th, 11th and 12th of April, from Bannockburn, Pisa and Bendigo. The fruit was handled in an oxidative fashion, destemmed and pressed to concrete egg. We fermented 70% of the juice in egg, with the balance in old barriques, all with full solids using indigenous yeasts. Whilst maturing no lees stirring was utilised. The wine went through a full malolactic fermentation in spring, after which the barriques were stirred for a period. The wine was racked and filtered before being bottled, unfined, in March.

Mt Difficulty (Otago) 2022 Roaring Meg Pinot Gris

Roaring Meg Pinot Gris is the secondary label of Central Otago’s Mt.Difficulty and named after a local stream.

winemaker note
“Ripe stone fruit and citrus blossom on the nose with hints of spice, pear and iced peach tea. The palate echoes the nose with orange and tangerine citrus, yellow peach and ginger. A succulent mid palate flows through to soft acidity, plenty of bright fruit sweetness and a faint textural finish.”

Mt Difficulty (Otago) 2022 Roaring Meg Rosé

This Pinot Noir Rosé exhibits a gorgeous watermelon complexion. Savoury raspberry competes with rhubarb compote and hints of rose petal. Bright raspberry notes introduce the wine, these then flow into a linear mid palate and a clean mineral finish.

This wine exhibits a watermelon complexion with savoury raspberry, rhubarb flavours, and hints of rose petal. Followed by a clean mineral finish.

Mud House (Marlborough) 2022 Chardonnay

Citrus and stonefruit aromas are complemented by a hint of toasty oak in this Marlborough Chardonnay. The palate is elegant and generously weighted with a soft texture. Ripe stonefruit and citrus flavours provide juicy acidity, complemented by a hint of flinty minerality and subtle oak spice.

Mud House (Marlborough) 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

This gorgeous example of Marlborough ‘Savvy’ has it all – snowpea, nettles and guava on the nose, complemented by citrus and melon on the palate. The front palate is peppered with notes of melon and citrus, while the crisp grapefruit-like acidity lingers and adds texture. We keep every vineyard batch separate throughout the winemaking process until blending. The final process is fining and filtering, before the wine is then bottled.

Mud House (South Island) 2023 Pinot Gris

A juicy and lively Pinot Gris, with hints of red apple, pear and ginger spice. Pale straw  with aromas of spicy red apple, ripe pear and a hint of ginger. A lively palate with juicy fruit flavours, and warming ginger spice. The vibrant acidity lingers, drawing out to a refreshing finish.

Pegasus Bay (Waipara) 2020 Chardonnay

94 Points - James Suckling
18.5/20 - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
90 Points - Rebeca Gibb MW, Vinous
19/20 - Joelle Thomson
5 Stars & 95/100 - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2022
5 Stars - Michael Cooper
95 Points - Cameron Douglas MS, March 2022

This wine has been made utilising the traditional techniques which have made the Chardonnay of the Burgundy region in France so famous. Pegasus Bay thus adopt a hands-off approach so that until the last, or blending, stage, the wine has largely made itself.

Pegasus Bay (Waipara) 2022 Riesling

94 Points - Cameron Douglas MS
19/20 - Candice Chow - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
5 Stars - Michael Cooper
5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
92 Points Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous

This wine has a star bright lemon hue and while lemons, limes and mandarins come to the fore, there is a background of ripe stonefruit such as peaches and apricots. Honeysuckle and honeycomb influences come from botrytis, which has also made the wine more full bodied and concentrated. It has a spine of natural acidity and tingling minerality that helps draw out the palate structure to a citrus zest finish.​

Pegasus Bay (Waipara) 2023 Aria Late Picked Riesling

5 Stars - Michael Cooper
5 Stars & 18.5+/20  Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

Beautifully rich, untuous, bright and zesty...........a stunning late harvest style of riesling

Upon release the colour is bright lemon. The bouquet is a tantalising patchwork of apricot, marmalade, honey and orange zest, interwoven with fl oral notes and a lick of ginger. The botrytis has added concentration and richness, yet there is a refreshing zestiness backed with bright acidity that teases the palate, ensuring the wine remains lively and well balanced, with a prolonged finish.

Penfolds (Eden Valley) 2023 Bin 51 Riesling

Penfolds 2023 Allocation is here

18 Points - Matthew Jukes
"23 bin 51 has stunning purity and directness with a tenderness I havent seen before at this early stage of this wines life. Pretty, Clean, lemony and chalky, there is more flesh than pith in this wine. Mesmerising and ridiculosly yummy already, this is as teasing a start to a collection tasting as I have ever experienced. Drink now - 2032"

Created in the 1990’s as part of the evolving Penfolds white wine development program, Bin 51 captures many attributes of the Eden Valley locale. The region’s high altitude and cool-climate induces riesling with great finesse and elegance with a capacity for long-term cellaring. South Australia has gained worldwide recognition for producing definitive world-class riesling and Eden Valley always features. In their youth, the wines possess scented floral and citrus aromas, with a mineral edge and marked natural acidity, contributing significantly to the palate texture and flavour.

Drinking well now, but will improve with time.

Quinta Das Maias (Portugal) 2021 Malvasia Fina Branco

Exclusive import. Stunning Portugese, Dry White.

Quinta Das Maias producing stunning red and white wines, Dao region, Portugal.

Malvasia Fina (100%). Malvasia Fina is the second most important white grape in the Dao and probably its most flavourful white variety. Very delicate and floral it usually presents an astonishing minerality. Frequently paired with Encruzado, Malavasia produces wonderfully balanced wines.The white wines are superb with very intense and clean flavours, fresh and mineral. 

light straw, perfectly clear, with an intense bouquet containing floral and citric -lime and lemon-notes in perfect harmony with the light creaminess notes. On the palate it is fresh and well structured, showing light florals and fine mineral core.

Drink now or cellar for 4-5 years. An excellent aperitif or whilst accompanying seafood

Quinta Dos Roques (Portugal) 2019 Encruzado

17.5/20 Points -  Jancis Robinson

Encruzado! Winesale is delighted to offer this single varietal white from Quinta Dos Roques. Sometimes referred to as White Burgundy of Portugal.

Quinta dos Roques pioneered the idea of varietal bottling in Portugal with their 1996 wines. Roques remain a small producer, with many of their bottlings not exceeding 1000 cases.

Aromatic and elegant, precision freshness. light straw perfectly clear; with an elegant bouquet of fruits and a slight touch of resin. On the palate the first impression is of freshness but immediately we recognise the great structure and complexity of the wine. The finish is very long and persistent

Try this wine accompanying seafood, strong fish dishes and spicy food.

Rockburn (Central Otago) 2022 Chardonnay

5 Stars – Sam Kim Wine Orbit
93 Points – David Walker Bell
93 Points – Cameron Douglas MS

Rockburn Chardonnay leans towards the crisper and lighter end of the spectrum, demanding minimal use of oak.The nose is pure and subtle with elements of wet stone, lemon zest and ripe peach.  The palate is full, textural with fine tension, showing lemon meringue, butterscotch and delicate minerality and a zesty finish.

A perfect complement to roast chicken, risotto, and seafood.

Rockburn (Central Otago) 2023 Pinot Gris

Gold Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show 2022
Gold Medal - International Wine Competition (UK) 2023
4.5 Stars - Yvonne Lorkin
4 Stars - Michael Cooper, Winestate Magazine 
5 Stars - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews by Candice Chow 
92 Points - Wine Folio - David Walker Bell
17.5/20 - Joelle Thomson
5 Stars - Sam Kim's Wine Orbit 

Aromas of ripe peach, nectarine, and Nashi pear with a vibrant luscious palate and long, zesty finish.  

Match with rich or light seafood meals and most spiced cuisine, very versatile.

Round Hill (California) 2021 Chardonnay

4 Stars - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Review

Round Hill offers California's most popular varietals sourced from premium Monterey Coast and Central Valley vineyards. Rutherford Wine Company is family-owned and managed with a portfolio of wines representing the rich diversity of California’s outstanding appellations. 

This wine is a bright gold with aromas of Meyer lemon, pear and honeysuckle, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Delicious flavors of ripe pear and Meyer lemon with hints of caramel. The texture is rich and round, with a crisp finish.

This wine pairs beautifully with herb-baked chicken, grilled or poached salmon, mac & cheese, or a Caesar salad. Delightful by the glass on its own.

Shadow Point (San Bernabe) 2021 California Chardonnay

17.5 pts - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (2020 vintage)

New vintage of this popular Cali Chardonnay.

A modern styled CA Chardonnay, on the nose there is an appealing salinity over toasted hazelnut aromas. The palate has a stone fruit and struck match structure to it that gives it a gentle minerality. Balanced and delicious.

Vegan Friendly

Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2020 John Martin Chardonnay

91 Points - James Suckling

Commercial description
"Te Kairanga John Martin Chardonnay 2019 is named after the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin, and is made from our best vineyard parcels and some of the oldest vines in the region. Light straw in colour with refined and fragrant aromatics including ripe pear, yellow stone fruit and nuts. Stony mineral characters lead to a deep, elegant palate and a luscious yet refined wine with a long, flowing finish. Best paired with tray baked chicken, butter beans, leeks and spinach."