Allan Scott (Marlborough) 2026 Pinot Gris

91 Points - Sam Kim, WIne Orbit (2001 Vintage)

Marlborough Pinot Gris has grown strongly in popularity over the last few years and has quickly become a staple in the Allan Scott Family Winemakers range.

Winemakers let Pinot Gris have a short spell of skin contact to enhance its colour and flavour. The result is a delicately luscious wine that exhibits pear, apple, and subtle floral and honeysuckle flavours. With a smooth texture, this wine is flawlessly delicious when enjoyed on its own.

Allan Scott (Marlborough) 2026 Sauvignon Blanc

A Marlborough icon! 

Fresh, zesty, juicy and full, this fruit-driven new world style wine will excite the senses without the racy overload. Tropical fruit with a fresh herbaceous character balanced with zesty passionfruit and a dry finish. A crisp refreshing wine, that shows the true terroir characters of the soils and area it comes from. Expect the familiar and beloved aromas and flavours that Marlborough is renowned for.

Enjoy this wine on its own or with salad or any seafood dish.

Cathedral Cove (Hawke's Bay) 2023 Chardonnay

Winery description
"This wine is from Chardonnay grapes grown in our Kinross and Riverview vineyards in Hawkes Bay. The grapes for this wine were harvested and transported to our Riverview winery. The fruit was pressed into stainless steel tanks. A combination of tank and barrel ferments using a range of yeast strains including PDM, VL1 and Maurivin “Fusion”. Following fermentation the wine was inoculated for malolactic fermentation. The wine was then transferred to our Katikati winery for finishing and bottling.

Aromas of citrus, toffee apple and rock melon. Subtle oak adds a cashew complexity. This wine is freshly textured with great length and a mineral complexity."

Cathedral Cove (Hawkes Bay) 2024 Sauvignon Blanc

Brand new release.
Cathedral Cove Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc is produced from Estate grown fruit. 

Tropical fruits galore with passionfruit and honeydew melon complimented with a squeeze of fresh lime. The palate is clean and fresh with lively acidity surrounding a core of tropical fruit flavours.

Great value drinking. A wine to share for all occasions.

Caythorpe (Marlborough) 2023 Pinot Gris

90 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
It's delightfully fruited and delicately fragrant on the nose with apricot, green pear, lemon peel and white floral aromas, leading to a finely textured palate that's juicy and lively. Well framed by bright acidity, finishing crisp and lingering. Sam Kim

Bright, straw yellow with a vibrant bouquet of apricot, green pears and lemon peel with subtle notes of spice and ginger. Dry and finely textured, juicy palate; medium-bodied with pear, red apple and lemon zest; bright acidity with a crisp and lingering finish.

Cloudy Bay (Marlborough) 2023 Chardonnay

Winery description

"Our Chardonnay comes from a combination of vineyards across the Omaka, Brancott, Rapaura and Renwick sub-regions. Their complementary soil types - the gravelly soils of the Wairau Valley and the cooler clay soils of the Southern Valleys - provide a great balance of ripeness and elegance.

After gentle pressing, the juice was settled and racked before being transferred to French oak barriques, of which 20% were new. Half of the batches were put to barrel with full solids (without racking). Following fermentation, the wine rested in barrel for 11 months before blending. 21% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation.

2019 Chardonnay is fresh, fragrant and mouth-watering. The nose is redolent of orchard fruit, white peach, apricot, blossom and warm hay. Palate The palate is
concentrated, with notes of apple and pear balanced by gentle vanilla spice, hazelnut and a subtle saline note. A dart of citrus acidity delivers freshness and leads to a long and appealing finish."

De Bortoli Family Selection (Sth Eas Aus) 2025 Chardonnay

Pale straw with a lime green rim in colour. Bright, ripe peach and melon flow across a fresh, modest palate. Prudent oak usage allows the fruit to shine while piquing interest with a sublime caramel cashew oak finish.

The wine is fermented cool over a two-week period. Selected parcels were fermented on house select French Oak. Once the ferment is complete, the wine is rested and matured for 5 months on fine yeast lees to build palate weight.

Match with grilled whole halibut with lemon and caper sauce.

Devils Staircase (Otago) 2026 Pinot Gris

The winery writes
"The unrelenting Central Otago environment tortures the vines whose twisted limbs produce a wine worthy of absolution; honeydew nectar and lush fruits, sinfully succulent and devilishly good. Sourced from Rockburns Central Otago vineyards. Bouquet: Nashi pears, ginger and lemon zest. Palate: Honeydew nectar and lush fruits, sinfully succulent and devilishly good"

Duck Point (East Coast) 2025 NZ Pinot Gris

Medium dry style of Pinot Gris has a delicate balance of stone fruit and ripe pear flavours. The ripe pear and candied fruit aromas jump out of the glass and leaves your senses with a exotic scented freshness. With the restrained acidity and balanced dryness, this wine has a lovely lasting pear flavour finish, best enjoyed on a sunny summers day.

Duck Point (Hawkes Bay) 2024 Chardonnay

Aromas of ripe melon and stone fruits underpinned with crème fraiche, vanilla and toasty oak.

This medium bodied wine with soft acidity and hints of honeycomb leave a long satisfying finish on your palate.

Familia Valdelana (Spain) 2023 Rioja Blanco

Best White Rioja - Concurso de Vinos con DOCa. Rioja 2020

Exclusive to Winesale this white Rioja was super popular last shipment, so we got some more!

Rioja Blanco, 50% Malvasía, 50% Viura. 

High aromatic intensity, tropical fruit, passion fruit, mango; notes of apricot, peach, white fruit and fennel. Rich, soft and fresh.
Perfectly integrated acidity and a long aftertaste where white flowers scents prevail.

Pairs with appetizers, tapas, rice, pasta, white meat and fish.

Hunters (Marlborough) 2023 Gewurztraminer

93 Points - Cameron Douglas MS Shout Summer World of Wine

Winery note
"This is a single vineyard wine made with fruit from our Rapaura Road vineyard, next to the winery. The vines were planted in 1995 and while the planting plan is long since lost, we believe there are up to seven different clones and rootstock combinations in the vineyard. The fruit was machine harvested in two passes. The picks were fermented separately and then blended back together. The early pick lends acidity to the wine and a strong ginger flavour. The later pick has more classic Gewurztraminer characters – lychee and lemongrass."

Hunters (Marlborough) 2023 Pinot Gris

90 Points – Cameron Douglas MS, Summer of Wine, September 2022

Fruit for this wine was sourced from the Rapaura sub-region of Marlborough. The grapes were harvested at different maturity levels to add complexity of the finished wine.

2022 Pinot Gris shows pear and tropical fruit characters on the nose. The elegant palate has floral undertones with sweet nectarine fruit enhanced by some citrus undertones. The wine has wonderful depth and complexity along with an off dry finish. This is a fragrant Pinot Gris that will age well over the next 5 years

This style is perfect as an aperitif or to complement your favourite white meat, seafood and pasta dishes.

Johner Estate (Wairarapa) 2022 Pinot Gris

Hand picked grapes producing Pinot Gris with a bouquet of pear and spice and on the palate juicy preserved pear, spice and floral characters. Balanced acidity and subtle oak to finish. 

Karl Johner with son Patrick, has dedicated his whole life to high quality wine making. After building up a prestigious and world acclaimed Estate in his homeland of Germany, Karl’s passion for great Pinot Noir brought him to New Zealand, where he fell in love with the Wairarapa region and its wines.

Beautifully balanced and juicy.

Jules Taylor ((Marlborough) 2025 Sauvignon Blanc

90 Points - James Suckling
94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Gorgeously aromatic and inviting, the bouquet shows nectarine, green rockmelon, lime peel and white floral aromas, followed by a delightfully juicy palate offering bright fruit intensity with fine texture and refreshing acidity, offering terrific drinking." Sam Kim
94 Points - Cameron Douglas MS
"A very youthful and pungent bouquet filled with aromas of pink grapefruit, apple, lemon and tropical fruits. A layer of freshly sliced bell-pepper and crushed basil adds depth and complexity. Equally pungent and youthful as the wine touches the palate with a saline acid line, crunchy fresh citrus textures and flavours that mirror the bouquet. Gooseberry and apple, lemon and tropical fruits. Delicious and new a wine that will age well, will be perfect with freshly steamed mussels or kina. Best drinking from 2024 through 2029" Cam Douglas

Fragrant notes of elderflower, guava and mint jump out of the glass, followed by hints of oregano and thyme layered with passionfruit and citrus. This in-your-face drop captures the essence of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Concentrated citrusy notes of lime zest and tropical guava combine with a lick of wet stones. The palate is dry and gives way to a lip-smacking, mouth-watering finish.

Jules Taylor (Marlborough) 2025 Chardonnay

90 Points - James Suckling
91 Points - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93 Points - Cameron Douglas MS

Layered with fragrant aromas of red apple, nectarine and lemon peel alongside toasted almond, nougat, a touch of spice and vanilla. On the palate, juicy apple and nectarine flavours are balanced by crisp citrus notes and refreshing acidity. Wild ferment and barrel aging has added complexity, nutty nuances and a weighty texture. The wine concludes in a dry, lingering, elegant finish.

Jules Taylor (Marlborough) 2025 Pinot Gris

93 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
5 Stars - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews
92 Points - Cameron Douglas MS

This wine explodes on the nose with a fruit salad of peach, nectarine, melon and mandarin combining with honey, nougat and floral notes for an intense and inviting array of aromas. The palate is elegant, dry and concentrated with ripe, tropical, citrus and stone fruit flavours and delicious textural creaminess from the wild fermentation. It is a charming mouthful, concluding in a long, smooth finish.

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

Loveblock (Marlborough) 2023 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) 2024 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

Main Divide (Waipara) 2024 Pinot Gris

91 Points - James Suckling jamessuckling.com (2020 vintage)

Crafted by the expert hands of the Donaldson family at the Iconic Pegasus Bay winery in Waipara.

Commercial description
"Upon release its colour is pale gold. Floral and spiced pear aromas tease the nose, followed by nuances of juicy ripe nectarine, red apple, rock melon, and a hint of perfume. The palate is layered and rich, integrated with bright acidity and fine phenolics. A crisp and zippy mouthfeel is complimented by subtle sweetness, giving balance, and setting the platform for a long, textured finish"

Matawhero (Gisborne) 2024 Church House Bf Chardonnay

Gold Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show 2023
5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93 Points - Cameron Douglas MS

Purchased by Richard & Kirsten Searle in 2008, the 15 hectare Matawhero Estate has now been replanted and revitalised.
“This revival comes from our passion to produce distinctive single vineyard wines with the intense fruit flavours and roundness that is reflective of the Gisborne terroir. We wanted to truly showcase the best of our wonderful region.”

Winery description
"Lovely golden colour. Ripe peach and melon layered with butterscotch and toasty oak notes. The palate is big, rich and full with great length and weight."

Vegan 

Matawhero (Gisborne) 2025 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 

Matawhero (Gisborne) 2025 Single Vineyard Chardonnay

93 Points & Excellent – Cameron Douglas, MS

Grapes for this wine were sourced from the Tietjens vineyard in the Hexton Hills or Golden Slope region in Gisborne. This vineyard was selected for a rich history in producing premium Chardonnay.

Aromas of ripe melon and peach abound with butterscotch and fig notes. The palate is rich, with ripe fruits, showcasing peach flavours and an inherent creaminess, and a lingering bright finish. A Gisborne favourite!