Kopu (Gisborne) 2022 Pinot Gris

Grapes for this wine were grown in the Ngatapa Valley region of  Gisborne district where dry-farming practices have been employed for over 75 years.

Post-harvest the grapes and juice were processed with care to maximise fruit flavour and intensity. The resulting wine has lovely floral aromatics on the nose, while the palate is showing peach, fresh pear, apple blossom and subtle spice.

Ideal food pairings include fresh salad and vegetable dishes, white meats and Asian cuisine.

Lawson's Dry Hills (Marlborough) 2019 Riesling

Commercial description

"Classic Riesling
– lemon, lime, apple, honey, white peach and spring flowers. Time in the bottle age has given subtle, toasty aromas while the palate is bright, crisp and elegant with just a touch of sweetness to provide balance. Vineyards and viticulture This is a single vineyard wine produced from a single pick from our Waihopai block in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys. The decision to harvest is made when the fresher green apple flavours balance with citrus and the riper stonefruit characters. Once picked in the cool of the early morning, the grapes are gently pressed with only the free-run juice being fermented to make this wine. "

Vegan friendly

Lawson's Dry Hills (Marlborough) 2023 Chardonnay

A beautifully structured, grown up style of wine, gentle treatment and little oak treatment.

Mineral, peachy and lean...............

Ripe stone fruits, citrus, brioche, roast cashew and hint of savory mealiness. The palate is dry and flinty with some lovely fleshiness and weight. Smooth with fresh citrus characters and a warm richness balanced by a crisp acidity. 

Lawson's Dry Hills (Marlborough) 2023 Pinot Gris

New release

Winery description
"Pear, red apple and attractive floral aromas are matched with lemon curd and hints of spice. The palate is just off dry and medium bodied with lovely flavours of orchard fruits coated in a supple texture and with a fresh, uplifting finish. Vineyards and viticulture This wine was made from two blocks in our Southern Valleys vineyards and a third block on the edge of Blenheim township. To have great flavour in our Pinot Gris, we undertake intensive management in the vineyards, including bunch thinning, leaf plucking and colour thinning. We then leave harvesting as late as possible, to encourage flavour development, while still preserving the sugar/acid balance.Food Match Spicy foods such as Thai curries coconut based dishes, salmon, pâté, creamy pasta, roast pork or ideal just as a glass of wine on its own"

Leefield Station (Marlborough) 2020 Pinot Gris

Leefield Station is a range of wines that celebrate the history of the iconic sheep and beef station located in the heart of the Waihopai Valley. Purchased in 2013 by Marisco Vineyards

Winery note
"Inviting baked pear and honeysuckle aromatics lead into a lively palate of white nectarine and juicy golden apple. The vibrant acidity and hint of spice provide a pleasing texture and mouthfeel. 

A highly versatile food wine; try the 2020 Leefield Station Pinot Gris with a delicious home cooked roast pork with all the trimmings"

Leefield Station (Marlborough) 2024 Sauvignon Blanc

From the team behind Marisco and The Ned wines. Classic Sav at a great price.

Leefield Station, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough.

Fragrant and enticing aromatics of gooseberries and freshly-clipped greens are complemented by a lively citrus zest. The palate is audacious, showing hints of red capsicum and kaffir lime, enhanced by a backbone of vibrant acidity and boundless length.

Loveblock (Marlborough) 2022 Sauvignon Blanc

5 Stars & 93 Points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit (2020 vintage)
5 Stars - Winestate Magazine (2020 vintage)

Estate-grown in the lower Awatere Valley, this punchy, partly barrel-fermented wine is fresh and weighty, with good intensity of ripe, tropical fruit flavours, a touch of complexity, and a dry, appetisingly crisp finish.

Organically Grown - vineyards certified by Bio-gro. Vegan Friendly.

Loveblock (Marlborough) 2023 Gewurztraminer

90 Points - WineAlign
4 Stars - Winestate Magazine
Gold Medal - NZ Aromatic Wine Competition
Rated Excellent & 93 Points - Cameron Douglas MS, May 2022 
"Fragrant, floral, spicy and seductive scents with aromas of baked apple and white peach, dried herb and white pepper corn. Silky texture touches the palate first followed by flavours of white fleshed orchard fruits, some tropical notes and dried herb qualities. A youthful freshness with a lively acid line and bright fleshy texture. Balanced and well made with a lengthy finish. Delicious and ready from day of purchase and through 2026+."

Hints of guava, sweet mandarin and blood orange on the palate. Finishes with good rounded texture and nice acid tension.

Single Vineyard, Vegan Friendly

Loveblock (Marlborough) 2023 Pinot Gris

Nashi pear and fruit notes are underscored with lingering texture, mouthfeel and linear acidity. The palate is complex, finishing with hints of wet stone minerality.

Winery description
"Grapes come from the family-owned Loveblock Farm in Lower Dashwood, Marlborough. Relatively unique in Marlborough, these grapes were sourced entirely from a certified-organic estate vineyard, the Triangle. Here, the vineyard soils are alluvial silt over stone."

Organic
Vegan

Main Divide (Waipara) 2023 Riesling

Winery note
"Upon release it has a bright lemon hue. A rousing fusion of citrus, floral and flinty aromas tantalise the nose. Zesty notes of grapefruit, lime peel, and quince are melded with jasmine and orange blossom, underpinned with a steely mineral core. The mouthfeel is vibrant and energised, showcasing both richness and an elegant structure. Subtle sweetness is contrasted with zippy acidity that creates a pleasing tension, paving the way for a prolonged and tangy finish. grapes were picked in stages during late March and early April. Some parcels were intentionally left to hang until later so they could be harvested with a portion of noble botrytis. The free run juice was then slowly fermented at cool temperatures to help the wine retain its vibrant fruit characters and varietal purity. During this time daily tasting was undertaken to assess levels of acidity, alcohol and residual sweetness, with the fermentation being stopped once the right balance was achieved. Winemaking intervention was intentionally kept to a minimum to allow the vintage, variety, and vineyard to express itself harmoniously. At all stages, from fermentation to bottling, the wine was handled very carefully to help it retain a little of its naturally dissolved carbon dioxide. This may result in a small amount of spritzig when first poured, accentuating the freshness and liveliness of the wine."

Main Divide (Waipara) 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

"Grapes were sourced from our own Te Hau vineyard on Georges Road. They were left to hang until a brix level of approximately 23 brix was reached, the aim being to add some additional richness in the wine. After gentle pressing of the berries, the free run juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures and bottled shortly after, to retain its zesty aromas and vibrant fruit character. Winemaking intervention was intentionally kept to a minimum to allow the vintage, variety, and vineyard to express itself harmoniously. On release the wine is pale lemon in colour. Rising to greet the nose is a feisty melange of citrus, floral and herbaceous fragrances. Grapefruit, lime, and a touch of passionfruit are interlaced with elderflower, fresh-cut grass, jalapeno, and whisp of lemongrass. The palate is well weighted, complemented with racy acidity and a zesty mouthfeel. Juicy and refreshing, the performance closes with a lengthy, crisp finish, demanding an immediate encore."

Main Divide (Waipara) 2024 Gewurztraminer

Winery description

"Picking occurred in mid-April. After arrival at the winery, the grapes were crushed and then left in contact with their skins for a short time to macerate. Following pressing, the juice was transferred into old oak puncheons, where it was left to ferment naturally. The wine was then matured for approximately 3 months in these barrels prior to bottling. A delightful patchwork of sweet and savoury aromas titillate the nose, lychee, mango and Turkish delight at first, segueing into notes of cinnamon, cloves, potpourri, and a lick of ginger. The palate is opulent and plush, with a textured mouthfeel backed by refreshing acidity and subtle sweetness. Pre-ferment skin contact has added some additional structure together with ripe phenolics, balancing the wine and complementing its off-dry, spicy finish."

Mansion House Bay (Marlborough) 2022 Sauvignon Blanc

Supplier Mega Vintage Clearance

5 Stars (93 Points) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Bright and intensely aromatic, the wine shows passionfruit, kaffir lime, fig and green apple notes on the nose, leading to a fabulously flavoursome palate that's succulent and lingering. Splendidly expressive and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2025." Sam Kim

The 2022 Mansion House Bay Sauvignon Blanc has a fine and elegant palate with flavours of grapefruit, lime, white peach and varietal herbaceous notes.  Clean and dry on the finish, this is a medium bodied wine that leaves the palate fresh and wanting more.

This wine is ready to be enjoyed now or within three to five years of the vintage date.

Try this wine with fresh seafood, including Marlborough’s famous green-shell mussels, summer salads, poultry and goat’s cheese

Mariluna (Spain) 2023 Blanco

90 Points - James Suckling
Gold Medal - Mundus Vini (2022 vintage)

Verdejo 85% and 15% Macabeo

A bright, clean, straw-yellow colour. Very aromatic in the nose, fresh and with notes of white flowers, citrus and apricot. In the mouth it is pleasant, with good acidity, complex and with a creamy touch. It is rich and with a long afertaste.

Perfect with appetisers, white fish, seafood, fresh cheeses and salads. Best served at a temperature of 8-10ºC. Organic and Vegan friendly.

Martins Pick Up (Sth Australia) 2021 Chardonnay

This label is produced  by a highly awarded and family owned winery, with over 150 years legacy based in the Barossa. This South Australia label is popular in the US and the UK.

Named after the original pickup truck, that used to come to deliver wine to the locals. This is a classic South Aussie Chardonnay. 

Pale straw in colour. Classic Chardonnay aromas of fresh white peach and ripe melons complimented by subtle hints of vanilla and toast from French oak. Rich fruit flavours and creamy textures are perfectly balanced by crisp acidity, flavours that immediately entice the palate from the first glass.

Matahiwi (Hawkes Bay) 2022 Holly Chardonnay

Gold Medal - China Wine and Spirits Awards
94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Sourced from two great vineyards in Hawke’s Bay, this is a rich barrel fermented Chardonnay in the classic style with the accent on complexity and fruit weight.

Perfect with seafood, roast chicken or huhu grubs sautéed in garlic butter. Already enjoyable, this wine will continue to improve over the next 3 to 7 years.

Matahiwi Estate (Wairarapa) 2023 Pinot Gris

Top Wairarapa in the Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition
93 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Silver Medal - China Wine Spirits Awards
On the nose is typically varietal, with pure aromas of melon, pears and citrus zest. The palate is supple and juicy, with luscious tropical fruit and a fine mineral thread, leading to a fresh and sustained finish.

Matahiwi Estate (Wairarapa) 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

Gold Medal - CWSA Awards
Silver Medal - Texsom Awards
91 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 

Supeb Wairarapa Sauvignon oozing gooseberry and lime characters. Clean and fresh, this is a wine to surely please any Sauvignon Blanc drinker!

Matahiwi Reserve (Wairarapa) 2022 Chardonnay

On the nose fresh elderflower, melon and stonefruit are enhanced by smoky oak and fresh bread aromas. The palate is packed with ripe lemon, nectarine, butter and toast , underpinned with a fine mineral thread. Excellent on its own this wine is versatile with food, fresh flounder and lemongrass , or chicken puff pie being a few favourites.

Matawhero (Gisborne) 2022 Church House Chenin Blanc

94 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93 Points – Cameron Douglas, MS

These guys know Chenin Blanc
The grapes for this wine were sourced Peter Briant’s vineyard in the Patutahi region just across the river from Matawhero.

Pale straw with golden highlights. Aroma is citrus blossom, floral and orange zest notes. Lime, stonefruit and honeysuckle flavours with nice acidity cover the palate. Enjoy with seafood and poultry. Vegan Friendly.

Matawhero (Gisborne) 2024 Single Vineyard Gewurztraminer

5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
92 Points  – Cameron Douglas, MS

Iconic winery operated by Richard and Kirsten Searle. Fruit from Gisbornes Patutahi region. The first vineyard in New Zealand to plant Gewürztraminer, this is a clean fruit-driven style with richness and great aromatics.
Pale straw with hints of gold. An exotic rose petal, clove, lychee and star anise notes. Clean fruit-driven style, rich and full with lychee, Turkish delight, spice and ginger notes. A broad wine that persists well.

Vegan 

ME by Matahiwi (Hawkes Bay) 2022 Chardonnay

90 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Ever popular with Winesale customers. ME Chardonnay from Matahiwi Estate is back with a new vintage.

Misty Cove (Marlborough) 2023 Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Gold Medal - China Wines and Spirits Awards ‘Best Value’ 2023
5 Stars -  Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
91 Points - Decanter
88 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Bronze Medal -  International Wine Challenge 2024
90 Points - James Suckling

100% family owned & operated winery Misty Cove Sauvignon Blanc celebrates the region’s character and earthy charm as well as giving a nod to good times. This refreshing and tasty drop is sure to please with a bouquet of summer fruit.

Harvested in the cool of the night then cool fermented with selected yeasts strains to enhance varietal characteristics. Bottled early to capture fruit freshness and zing.

Misty Cove’s Estate Sauvignon Blanc captures the essence of Marlborough’s sub-regional characters. Lovingly handcrafted and produced in the Wairau and Waihopai Valleys, this wine captures Marlborough’s unique environment.

Mt Difficulty (Otago) 2021 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.