New Zealand
Who hasn't stuck their nose in a glass of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc and gone "wow"? It's one of the world's great wine styles - so immediately characterful, so instantly easy to like. So, of course, our range is dominated by Sauvignon Blanc, but they're not all from Marlborough and they're not all the tropical gooseberry cut-grass monsters that we've come to know and love (and, occasionally, get a bit bored of). The cooler climate of New Zealand gives rise to delightful Rieslings; and Kiwi Chardonnays maybe have a little more crisp balance that those from the other side of the Tasman Sea.
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2025 CONVERGENCE Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
Marlborough South Island New Zealand 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Vegan
A convergence of flavours from five separate vineyards located in the Awatere, Southern Valleys and Rapaura sub regions, this is classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its finest. Harvested at optimum ripeness, the grape...(read more)
L&S
2022 SAINT MAUR Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
South Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Vegan
With minimal intervention winemaking, this Sauvignon Blanc was naturally fermented and aged for 16 months on yeast less in concrete egg tank and clay amphora. Unfined and unfiltered with low sulphur, the wine was then ag...(read more)
Winemaker's notes
2020 HOME CHARDONNAY Chardonnay Black Estate
North Canterbury South Island New Zealand 14% White
Chardonnay. Certified Organic, Vegetarian, Bio-dynamic, Vegan
This is a beautifully mineral and flinty chardonnay with a medium body and long, sleek and phenolic layers. Dried lemons, slate, green apples, grapefruit and subtle spice. Tightly wound. From organically grown grapes. Un...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2022 RIPPON Sauvignon Blanc
South Island New Zealand 13.00% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic
The 2022 Rippon Sauvignon Blanc steps away from the classic tropical Kiwi styles. Foot-trodden and partially barrel-fermented, this Central Otago white is driven by minerality, with layers of green mango, pear, quince, a...(read more)
L&S
2023 RIPPON 'Rippon' Mature Vine Riesling
South Island New Zealand 13% White
Riesling. Bio-dynamic
Harmony is a word that oozes out of the 2023 Mature Vine Riesling. A juicy squeeze of residual sugar acts as the perfect counterpoint to the glacial pure Alpine acidity: this makes the drinker feel totally welcome while...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com
2024 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Coddington
North Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
The most welcoming of the Kumeu single-vineyard wines in youth, the 2024 Chardonnay Coddington offers richness and fullness. There's substance here, lending texture and gourmand chew as well as creaminess through the mid...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com2024 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Hunting Hill
North Island New Zealand 14% White
Chardonnay.
The 2024 Chardonnay Hunting Hill combines concentration with an airy lightness. It curves around the mouth with a sense of surety, but it’s not at all heavy. Understated, restrained melon and pear fruit feature integrate...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com
2024 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Maté's Vineyard
North Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
Winemaker Michael Brajkovich, MW, does it again with the 2024 Chardonnay Maté's Vineyard. It is super young and not ready for the grand reveal, but you can’t mistake class, no matter its age. Aromatically, the 202...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.comORDER
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