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Chopped apples, fresh pears, hints of smoke and nougat on the nose. Creamy and full-bodied, balanced by vibrant...
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Inviting aromas of flint, matchstick, grated nutmeg, dried lemon rind and sliced grapefruit. Medium-bodied with silky...
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This is a bright, subtly smoky chardonnay that shows notes of white pears, lemons, flint and lemongrass. It’s...
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This has cleverly curated aromas of peach and grapefruit with flinty, winemaking complexity and hazelnut-like oak...
750ml - Case of 12
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White color with green highlights. A citrus and lime aroma combined with herbs and a hint of minerality. Very rich...
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This is a classy Chard from the cool climes of North Canterbury. It's a rich, concentrated wine but one with depth...
750ml
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$36.79
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$36.05
The 2021 Nautilus Chardonnay is straw-coloured with a lifted nose of ripe nectarines, apricots, brioche, and toasted...
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Oyster Bay Chardonnay features elegantly fragrant white peach, vibrant citrus and a delightful creamy texture.
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Bright gold and clear in color, delicate bouquet, aroma of citrus. Medium acidity, long and pleasant aftertaste.
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Toasty savoury notes complimented by lifted aromas of citrus and spice. Tightly structured on the palate with the...
750ml - Case of 12
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Elegant aromas of grapefruit and yellow peaches with a hint of lemon curd and vanilla. Creamy in texture but not too...
750ml
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$40.79
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Displaying a brilliant straw and lime-tinted hue in the glass, the nose offers a fragrant and complex medley of ripe...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2013
750ml - Case of 12
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$73.19
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2014
750ml - Case of 12
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$65.71
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2015
750ml - Case of 12
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Deep and rich candied-citrus nose with hints of hazelnuts and fresh herbs. Serious richness and concentration, yet so...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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$53.82
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
Chardonnay Savatiano Sideritis Greece New Zealand 750ml
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.
However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
As one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world, Greece has millenia of experience and expertise when it comes to viticulture, and has developed a set of flavors and characteristics which are found nowhere else on earth. The ancient Greeks revered and deified wine, and were the first true innovators in the history of wine, adding everything from seawater to honey and spices in order to find exciting new taste combinations and aromas. Today, Greek wines are just as varied, although far more refined and sophisticated than their ancient counterparts. The practice of enhancing Greek wines with aromatic substances never left the country, though, as can be seen in the popular Retsina wines, which use pine resin to provide their unique taste and aroma combinations. There is far more to Greek wine than merely Retsina, however, and the vast variety on offer is a testament to the expertise of Greek wineries making the most of the wonderful climate, terrain and grape varietals they work with.
As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.