White

"Very much a feel wine. Very easy to produce, just take everything they teach you in wine school and try to do the opposite. We are looking for a lovely food wine with moderated acidity, great mouth feel and tons of creaminess. The Chardonnay and Chenin are grown organically without irrigation on our farm. Lovely light straw colour.

The juice was barrel-fermented in 228l second-fill Burgundy-shaped barrels, and matured “sur-lie” in thebarrel for 8 months with occasional “barrel rolling” to add richness to the palate. To accentuate the fresh citrus flavour, 32 % tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was blended with the barrel fermented portion.

Very fashionable dry white wine that has secured an international demand (having `been seen` in Madrid`s Tapas Bars in the 90`s.) Not unlike a chablis in style it has a lively freshness and dry minerality with a creamy finish.

Pale straw in colour. On the nose elegant aromas of citrus rind and red apple combine effortlessly with notes of walnut. In the mouth flavours of crème brulee and cookie-dough give way to a fresh, lively acidity which imparts excellent structure and length.

Organic Sur Lie Muscadet Sevre et Maine from Domaine des Cognettes made by Stephanie and Vincent Perraud. A pleasant nose with hints of white flowers and hazelnut and very gentle notes of smoke on the palate, fresh and fruity with a zesty grpaefruit finish.

This wine is made from the somewhat lesser known grape variety Fiano by star winemaker Chris Hancock, McLaren Vale provides the ideal backdrop to support this fresh, bright style of white. Zesty citrus and nectarine with a nutty cashew like flavour. The palate is intense and layered. Perfect to just glug on a balmy Summer`s afternoon.

This Gruner Veltliner represents a cross section of the vineyards in Kamptal. The wine has a delicate peppery aroma with refreshing citrus notes and warm spice. Charming and light with a clean, elegant finish. Perfect with fish dishes, spicy salads and asian food.

Cluver`s oldest Gewurztraminer vines were planted in 1987, with 10% of the total plantings (7.65 ha) currently dedicated to this German variety. The nose is a surprising combination of rose petal, lychee, cucumber, summer melon and mango. It is deliciously fresh on the palate with a lovely lime and lemongrass finish.

Fruit for this wine is sourced from specially selected vineyards in the Blind River sub-region with the balance coming from the rich silty soils of Dillon`s Point in the Lower Wairau. Pale lemon in colour with intense, lifted aromas reminiscent of blackcurrant, lemongrass and thyme with passionfruit notes.

Light yellow in colour, with tremendously attractive, complex aromas. The complex, multi-layered nose combines mineral notes with expressive tropical fruits. The effect is fresh and elegant, with toasted notes from oak ageing.

Fresh and lively Riesling with a delicate green tinge and hints of freshly picked limes. The palate shows great fruit purity with a refreshingly crisp, dry finish. The fruit for this wine was sourced from the Eastern slopes of the Eden Valley. Lying at 380m above sea level, the acidic sandy soils enhance the natural acidity of the Riesling grapes.

This is a wine with excellent typicity and a fresh, mineral profile. Its great aromatic intensity first reflects citrus and herbs that lead to subtle notes of tropical fruits such as cherimoya, passion fruit, and lychee, complemented by a touch of green chili pepper.

The Weisser Riesling was harvested from 25 year old (Geisenheim clone 239) unirrigated vineyards, situated on decomposed granite soils, 300m above sea level. The Riesling was harvested at 22.0°B and tank fermented at 15°C.

This delicious dry white wine is made from Furmint, one of the main grape varieties that makes the famous sweet wine Tokaji. Highly aromatic with notes of ripe peaches and pears on the nose. The palate has rich stone fruit and tropical fruit flavours of peaches and lychee.

A single varietal Vinho Verde made from Avesso grapes. The wine is a pale lemon in colour, this Avesso has notes of melon, pear and blossom on the nose. The palate is medium bodied with a silky mouthfeel and a balancing, fresh citrus acidity. White peach, ripe apple and honeysuckle.

This vintage is a beautiful expression of the grape capturing the full flavour and potential that our terroir has to offer. It is a delicious example of cooler climate Chenin Blanc fermented in concrete and stainless steel tanks. Dry, fresh and delicious!

23% of the total plantings of Paul Cluver Wines are planted to Sauvignon Blanc, with vines ranging in age from 5 to 16 years.

Chateau Laures Entre Deux Mers is a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle. Crisp and fresh, with citrus fruits, white flowers, pepper and wet stone. A higher proportion of Semillon lends weight to the palate leading to an elegant and mineral finish.

The juice was fermented in 60% new and 40% second-fill barrels (mostly Nevers and Alliers with a 10% American Oak barrel selection to add a spicy character). The wine spent 8 months “sur lie” with occasional “batonage” to accentuate the leesy character. 28% tank-fermented Sauvignon Blanc was added to the blend.

This Riesling has intense flavours and petrol aromas. Mineral and apple nuances linger on the finish, which is clean and fresh with hints of underlying citrus peel.

This impressive Malvasia comes from the Abruzzo region of Italy. Pale gold in colour with a nose of ripe stone fruits and fresh flowers. The palate is soft and ripe with notes of nectarine, peach, orange zest and candied lemon peel. The oppulent flavours are balanced perfectly by a fresh acidity and a long, fruity finish.

Lemon-gold in colour with an intense, aromatic perfume of ripe pears and a honeyed, almond character. On the palate, the clean, mineral and stoned fruit character shines through, unhindered by oak ageing. Crisp, apple and pear perfumes on the finish balance its nicely-judged weight.