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750ml
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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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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.40
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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...
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750ml
Bottle: $36.79
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The 2021 Nautilus Chardonnay is straw-coloured with a lifted nose of ripe nectarines, apricots, brioche, and toasted...
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750ml
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750ml
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750ml
Bottle: $17.86 $18.80
12 bottles: $12.35
Oyster Bay Chardonnay features elegantly fragrant white peach, vibrant citrus and a delightful creamy texture.
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750ml
Bottle: $18.00
Toasty savoury notes complimented by lifted aromas of citrus and spice. Tightly structured on the palate with the...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $11.66
Elegant aromas of grapefruit and yellow peaches with a hint of lemon curd and vanilla. Creamy in texture but not too...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $264.03
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $103.06
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $72.65
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $65.02
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $61.33
Deep and rich candied-citrus nose with hints of hazelnuts and fresh herbs. Serious richness and concentration, yet so...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $44.70
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $45.62
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Stunning, fresh and vibrant, with juicy pear, yellow apple and quince notes at the core. This wine's details reveal...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $67.95
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $73.13
Hunting Hill is a vineyard that was first planted in 1982 and became a significant part of the original Kumeu River...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $60.36
Hunting Hill is a vineyard that was first planted in 1982 and became a significant part of the original Kumeu River...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $49.43
This seamless white features peach and nectarine flavors that are appealingly plump and juicy, while a thread of...
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Chardonnay New Zealand

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.

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.