Matahiwi Estate (Wairarapa) 2022 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.

Matawhero (Gisborne) 2022 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) 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) 2023 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 

Maude (Otago) 2023 Pinot Gris

Ever popular, this stunning Pinot Gris from Otago producer, Maude.

Winery note

"Quince, pear and biscuits - voluminous and fuller bodied from partial fermentation in seasoned oak barrels.

There were so many positives with this growing season and the resultant 2022 harvest. Nature provided some timely rains from October to December, which combined with warm dry periods in between allowed the vines to thrive, good even growth making Spring / Summer vine training a dream. Our nemesis, jack frost, was nowhere to be found and we enjoyed calm settled weather over flowering and fruit set, resulting in a healthy crop load with above average number of bunches/vine but smaller than average berry size, the perfect combination. Whilst the strong La Nina brought rain to the North Island and much of the East Coast of Australia, it gave us a beautifully warm, dry Autumn that extended into May. Whilst harvest started early for us in mid-March at Mohawk Hill, we enjoyed the cooler finish to the season which slowed down ripening at Poison Creek and Mt Maude, giving the Pinot Noirs in particular, time to develop wonderful flavours. We’re excited.

Whole bunch press and Footstomped parcels with 30% fermented in oak barriques."

Millton (Gisborne) 2020 Clos Ste Anne La Bas Chenin Blanc

NZ's Finest Chenin Blanc. Quite possibly.

Aromas of honey, pears and bee’s wax. A hint of warm wool and starched linen. Clipped stone minerality. The savoury acidity holds true all the way through and the austere dry textured tannins are refreshing, while a quincelike fruit flavour gives lift and great length to the overall taste.

Clos de Ste. Anne is a single vineyard situated on steep northeast facing slopes in the foothills of Poverty Bay. From a section of the vineyard which is referred to as ‘La Bas’ which kind of means “over there” we have a planting of Chenin Blanc.

Certified Organic

Mount Ridge (Aus) 2021 Pinot Gris

Fresh and fruity, this Pinot Gris delivers ripe red apple blossom on the nose. Pear and lime on the palate give a juicy texture and delicious off dry finish.

Another in this great value and popular range produced by Giesen.

Mount Ridge (AUS) 2023 Chardonnay

The Mount Ridge wines offer unbelievable value.

The Giesen team have done it again bringing to the table a chardonnay that is increddible value, using selected Australian fruit.

Vibrant and fleshy with aromas of summer stonefruit and baked bread. Flavours of crisp apple and nectarine with light oak and minimal butterieness.

Mount Ridge (NZ) 2021 Riesling

A fantastic wine for lazy summer afternoons. 
A bright and juicy Riesling made by Giesen wines with a balanced body and vibrant finish. Citrus is complimented with sweet honeycomb and ripe mandarin. Riesling is perfect summer drinking. Nearly always underpriced in New Zealand. Go on grab a bargain!

Mount Ridge (South Africa) 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

Classic Sauvignon Blanc from Giesen owned label Mount Ridge.

The clever folks at Giesen wines have scoured the earth, to bring to you the best value Sauvignon Blanc around.
Displaying aromas of cut grass, lime and passion flower. Mouthwateringly juicy, intriguing waxy mouthfeel and a mineral finish.

Mt Difficulty (Otago) 2019 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.

Mt Difficulty (Otago) 2022 Roaring Meg Pinot Gris

Roaring Meg Pinot Gris is the secondary label of Central Otago’s Mt.Difficulty and named after a local stream.

winemaker note
“Ripe stone fruit and citrus blossom on the nose with hints of spice, pear and iced peach tea. The palate echoes the nose with orange and tangerine citrus, yellow peach and ginger. A succulent mid palate flows through to soft acidity, plenty of bright fruit sweetness and a faint textural finish.”

Mt Difficulty (Otago) 2022 Roaring Meg Rosé

This Pinot Noir Rosé exhibits a gorgeous watermelon complexion. Savoury raspberry competes with rhubarb compote and hints of rose petal. Bright raspberry notes introduce the wine, these then flow into a linear mid palate and a clean mineral finish.

This wine exhibits a watermelon complexion with savoury raspberry, rhubarb flavours, and hints of rose petal. Followed by a clean mineral finish.

Mud House (Marlborough) 2022 Chardonnay

Citrus and stonefruit aromas are complemented by a hint of toasty oak in this Marlborough Chardonnay. The palate is elegant and generously weighted with a soft texture. Ripe stonefruit and citrus flavours provide juicy acidity, complemented by a hint of flinty minerality and subtle oak spice.

Penfolds (Eden Valley) 2023 Bin 51 Riesling

Penfolds 2023 Allocation is here

18 Points - Matthew Jukes
"23 bin 51 has stunning purity and directness with a tenderness I havent seen before at this early stage of this wines life. Pretty, Clean, lemony and chalky, there is more flesh than pith in this wine. Mesmerising and ridiculosly yummy already, this is as teasing a start to a collection tasting as I have ever experienced. Drink now - 2032"

Created in the 1990’s as part of the evolving Penfolds white wine development program, Bin 51 captures many attributes of the Eden Valley locale. The region’s high altitude and cool-climate induces riesling with great finesse and elegance with a capacity for long-term cellaring. South Australia has gained worldwide recognition for producing definitive world-class riesling and Eden Valley always features. In their youth, the wines possess scented floral and citrus aromas, with a mineral edge and marked natural acidity, contributing significantly to the palate texture and flavour.

Drinking well now, but will improve with time.

Quinta Das Maias (Portugal) 2021 Malvasia Fina Branco

Exclusive import. Stunning Portugese, Dry White.

Quinta Das Maias producing stunning red and white wines, Dao region, Portugal.

Malvasia Fina (100%). Malvasia Fina is the second most important white grape in the Dao and probably its most flavourful white variety. Very delicate and floral it usually presents an astonishing minerality. Frequently paired with Encruzado, Malavasia produces wonderfully balanced wines.The white wines are superb with very intense and clean flavours, fresh and mineral. 

light straw, perfectly clear, with an intense bouquet containing floral and citric -lime and lemon-notes in perfect harmony with the light creaminess notes. On the palate it is fresh and well structured, showing light florals and fine mineral core.

Drink now or cellar for 4-5 years. An excellent aperitif or whilst accompanying seafood

Quinta Dos Roques (Portugal) 2019 Encruzado

17.5/20 Points -  Jancis Robinson

Encruzado! Winesale is delighted to offer this single varietal white from Quinta Dos Roques. Sometimes referred to as White Burgundy of Portugal.

Quinta dos Roques pioneered the idea of varietal bottling in Portugal with their 1996 wines. Roques remain a small producer, with many of their bottlings not exceeding 1000 cases.

Aromatic and elegant, precision freshness. light straw perfectly clear; with an elegant bouquet of fruits and a slight touch of resin. On the palate the first impression is of freshness but immediately we recognise the great structure and complexity of the wine. The finish is very long and persistent

Try this wine accompanying seafood, strong fish dishes and spicy food.

Rockburn (Central Otago) 2022 Chardonnay

5 Stars – Sam Kim Wine Orbit
93 Points – David Walker Bell
93 Points – Cameron Douglas MS

Rockburn Chardonnay leans towards the crisper and lighter end of the spectrum, demanding minimal use of oak.The nose is pure and subtle with elements of wet stone, lemon zest and ripe peach.  The palate is full, textural with fine tension, showing lemon meringue, butterscotch and delicate minerality and a zesty finish.

A perfect complement to roast chicken, risotto, and seafood.

Round Hill (California) 2021 Chardonnay

4 Stars - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Review

Round Hill offers California's most popular varietals sourced from premium Monterey Coast and Central Valley vineyards. Rutherford Wine Company is family-owned and managed with a portfolio of wines representing the rich diversity of California’s outstanding appellations. 

This wine is a bright gold with aromas of Meyer lemon, pear and honeysuckle, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Delicious flavors of ripe pear and Meyer lemon with hints of caramel. The texture is rich and round, with a crisp finish.

This wine pairs beautifully with herb-baked chicken, grilled or poached salmon, mac & cheese, or a Caesar salad. Delightful by the glass on its own.

Shadow Point (San Bernabe) 2021 California Chardonnay

17.5 pts - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (2020 vintage)

New vintage of this popular Cali Chardonnay.

A modern styled CA Chardonnay, on the nose there is an appealing salinity over toasted hazelnut aromas. The palate has a stone fruit and struck match structure to it that gives it a gentle minerality. Balanced and delicious.

Vegan Friendly

Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2020 John Martin Chardonnay

91 Points - James Suckling

Commercial description
"Te Kairanga John Martin Chardonnay 2019 is named after the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin, and is made from our best vineyard parcels and some of the oldest vines in the region. Light straw in colour with refined and fragrant aromatics including ripe pear, yellow stone fruit and nuts. Stony mineral characters lead to a deep, elegant palate and a luscious yet refined wine with a long, flowing finish. Best paired with tray baked chicken, butter beans, leeks and spinach."

Te Kairanga TK (Martinborough) 2022 Estate Sauvignon Blanc

 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Te Kairanga Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is bursting with fresh fragrant herbs, nettle, and pea pod.  A vibrant, palate with crunchy fresh fruits benefits from partial barrel fermentation that adds texture and weight to balance the refreshing acidity. The wine finishes with lingering tropical fruits. Enjoy alongside a Greek salad.

Te Kairanga TK (Martinborough) 2023 Estate Pinot Gris

This Pinot Gris is made from individual vineyard parcels, gently pressed on arrival and cool fermented in stainless steel to maintain its clean, fresh flavour. A small portion of the fruit was fermented in old French oak puncheons to add extra texture and complexity to the wine. The wine was then aged on light lees before being blended and bottled. Balanced oak treatment and minimal fining and filtration help preserve both varietal character and the inimitable personality of the terroir.

Fragrant exotic fruits and spice are front and centre in this Pinot Gris. The palate shows a refined texture and deep concentration of flavour with a long dry finish. Incredibly mouth-filling with notes of nashi pear, peach and nuts, it is an ideal match for a Japanese feast of grilled chicken and zucchini yakatori.

Te Mata Estate (Hawkes Bay) 2023 Chardonnay

5 Stars & 93 Points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit

Sourced from Te Mata Estate’s own vineyards in the Woodthorpe Terraces, Bridge Pa Triangle and Havelock Hills sub-regions of Hawke’s Bay

Commercial description
"Te Mata Estate Chardonnay, This has changed in style and more than ever takes a nod from its minerally-styled big brother, Elston. Very approachable, with a lovely delicacy and impeccable balance rarely seen at this price level"